subacute

[ suhb-uh-kyoot ]

adjective

1. somewhat or moderately acute.

subacute

/ ˌsʌbəˈkjuːt /

adjective

1. intermediate between acute and chronic

Other Words From

• suba·cutely adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of subacute¹

First recorded in 1745–55; sub- + acute

Example Sentences

While connectivity increased for the light therapy-treated patients during the acute to subacute phases, there was no evidence of a difference in clinical outcomes between the treated and control participants.

From Science Daily

Other complications include brain inflammation and, in rarer cases, subacute sclerosing panencephalitis — a deadly neurological disorder.

From Salon

The authors state that identifying slowed recovery in people with subacute low back pain is important so that care can be escalated and the likelihood of persistent pain reduced.

From Science Daily

At Montefiore, the contract calls for one nurse for every two critical care patients, five acute care patients and eight subacute patients, she told reporters Thursday afternoon.

From Washington Post

That area consists of 16 subacute beds where people typically spend two to four days.

From Seattle Times