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subacute — [sub΄ə kyo͞ot′] adj. 1. somewhat acute; nearly pointed [subacute angle] 2. between acute and chronic [a subacute disease] subacutely adv … English World dictionary
Subacute — Sub a*cute , a. Moderalely acute. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Subacute — Rather recent onset or somewhat rapid change. The term “subacute” is used in contrast to acute which indicates very sudden onset or rapid change and chronic which indicates indefinite duration or virtually no change. A chronic condition is one… … Medical dictionary
subacute — adjective Date: 1822 1. having a tapered but not sharply pointed form < subacute leaves > 2. a. falling between acute and chronic in character especially when closer to acute < subacute endocarditis > b. less marked in severity or duration than a … New Collegiate Dictionary
subacute — sub•a•cute [[t]ˌsʌb əˈkyut[/t]] adj. somewhat or moderately acute: a subacute fever[/ex] • Etymology: 1745–55 sub a•cute′ly, adv … From formal English to slang
subacute — Having characteristics of both acute and chronic. This is the state in a disease when most of the aches and pains have subsided and you are likely to overdo things and not completely recover. The chest cold that lingers for weeks as a stubborn … Herbal-medical glossary
Subacute sclerosing panencephalitis — Classification and external resources ICD 10 A81.1 ICD 9 046.2 … Wikipedia
subacute sclerosing panencephalitis — n a usu. fatal neurological disease of children and young adults that is caused by infection of the brain by a previously latent morbillivirus causing measles and that is marked esp. by behavioral changes, myoclonic seizures, progressive… … Medical dictionary
Subacute myelo-optic neuropathy — (SMON) is a nervous disease ( neuropathy ) that affects peripheral nerves and the spinal cord ( myelo ) as well as the eyes ( optic ), leading to a disabling paralysis, blindness and even death. An epidemic of SMON, blamed on the neurotoxic… … Wikipedia
subacute inclusion body encephalitis — subacute sclerosing panencephalitis … Medical dictionary
