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subclinical

/ˌsʌbˈklɪnɪkəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does subclinical mean?

adjective

Relating to or indicating a condition or disease that is not severe enough to be clinically apparent or to cause noticeable symptoms. Often used in medical contexts to describe a condition that is not yet symptomatic or is in its early stages.

Example

"The patient's subclinical infection was detected through a routine blood test."

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