subclinical

adjective

sub·clin·i·cal ˌsəb-ˈkli-ni-kəl

: not detectable or producing effects that are not detectable by the usual clinical tests

a subclinical infection

subclinical cancer

subclinically

ˌsəb-ˈkli-ni-k(ə-)lē

adverb

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That test has like a 90% sensitivity for detecting what’s called subclinical mastitis. —

Nicholas St. Fleur, STAT, 16 Aug. 2024 This subclinical form increases a person's chances of hypothyroidism symptoms later in life.1 Causes The pituitary gland in the brain secretes TSH. —

Dr. Roshini Raj, Health, 14 June 2024 Depending on a person’s health status, they may also be screened for advanced liver fibrosis, markers of kidney disease, and the signs of subclinical heart failure. —

Claire Bugos, Verywell Health, 18 Oct. 2023 Research shows the role of healthy narcissism occurs at subclinical levels in everyday populations and can help motivate people to enhance themselves and to progress in life. —

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