Subpatent
Pronunciation: /ˈsəbˈpætənt/
Subpatent (adjective)
- Describes something, like a disease, that is present but not easily noticed or detected.
Examples
- The subpatent infection went unnoticed for weeks.
- Subpatent symptoms can complicate diagnosis.
Common collocations: subpatent infection, subpatent symptoms, subpatent condition