subpotent

adjective sub·po·tent \ˌsəb-ˈpō-t^ənt\

Definition of SUBPOTENT

: less potent than normal <subpotent drugs>

— sub·po·ten·cy \-ˈpō-t^ən(t)-sē\ noun

circa 1909

Medical Dictionary

adjective sub·po·tent \ˌsəb-ˈpōt-^ənt-, ˈsəb-\

: less potent than normal <subpotent drugs>

—sub·po·ten·cy \-ˈpōt-^ən-sē\ noun, plural sub·po·ten·cies

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