Subanesthetic

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Being a lower dose than would cause anesthesia. not-comparable

    "Of particular note, although ketamine is normally considered a locomotor stimulant at subanesthetic doses, we have found locomotor depressant effects at very low subanesthetic doses."

  2. 2
    Relating to subanesthesia not-comparable

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"Of particular note, although ketamine is normally considered a locomotor stimulant at subanesthetic doses, we have found locomotor depressant effects at very low subanesthetic doses."

Etymology

From sub- + anesthetic.

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