1. somewhat acute; less than acute but more than chronic
Usage: medical

Examples

• The patient presented with subacute symptoms that had persisted for several weeks.
• Subacute inflammation typically lasts longer than acute but shorter than chronic conditions.
• The doctor diagnosed a subacute infection requiring extended treatment.
• Her subacute back pain had been bothering her for about a month.
• The subacute phase of the illness required careful monitoring.
• Subacute thyroiditis can cause temporary thyroid dysfunction.