Subacute
Pronunciation: /ˈsʌbəˈkjuːt/
Subacute (adjective)
- Describing a medical condition that is not very severe but lasts longer than acute conditions.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with a subacute infection.
- Subacute symptoms can persist for weeks.
Common collocations: subacute condition, subacute phase, subacute symptoms