subthreshold

adjective sub·thresh·old \ˌsəb-ˈthre-ˌshōld, -ˈthresh-ˌhōld\

Definition of SUBTHRESHOLD

: inadequate to produce a response <subthreshold dosage> <a subthreshold stimulus>

1942

Medical Dictionary

adjective sub·thresh·old \ˌsəb-ˈthresh-ˌ(h)ōld, ˈsəb-\

: inadequate to produce a response <subthreshold dosages> <a subthreshold stimulus>

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