Postacute
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Postacute is an adjective meaning After an acute condition (disease or situation).
Meaning
After an acute condition (disease or situation).
Example Sentences
postacute care
postacute syndrome
postacute and long-term care
In a postacute care study mortality was found to be increased in patients suffering severe delirium in the nondementia patient group, regardless of the subtype.
Word Forms
- post-acute
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include posthospital, postconvalescent, postexperience, posttrauma, posttraumatic, postepisode.
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