subdiagnostic

English

Alternative forms

  • sub-diagnostic

Etymology

From sub- +‎ diagnostic.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

subdiagnostic (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Less than would be required to make a diagnosis.
    Synonyms: subthreshold, subsyndromal, subclinical
    subdiagnostic depression
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      research may continue focusing on the continuum of personality disturbances and trait domains (including sub-diagnostic levels), while practitioners may directly translate findings into the diagnostic categories for the purpose of clinical decision-making.
  2. Relating to subdiagnosis. (Can we add an example for this sense?)
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