What does subclinical mean?
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."
Reviewed by Deb Chak, Editor. AI-assisted content curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.