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Subacute
Subacute (/sʌbˈæ.kjuːt/), derived from the Latin words sub meaning "under" and acutus meaning "sharp", is a medical term used to describe a disease or condition that is less severe than acute but more severe than chronic. It typically refers to the course of the disease which lasts from a few weeks up to three months.
Related Terms
- Acute: A condition with a rapid onset and/or a short course.
- Chronic: A condition that is long-lasting or recurrent.
- Subacute Sclerosing Panencephalitis: A rare and fatal disease of the central nervous system that is characterized by behavioral and intellectual deterioration and seizures.
- Subacute Thyroiditis: An inflammation of the thyroid that often follows an upper respiratory infection.
- Subacute Bacterial Endocarditis: An infection of the inner layer of the heart, the endocardium.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Subacute
- Wikipedia's article - Subacute
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