sublethally

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

sublethal +‎ -ly

Adverb[edit]

sublethally (comparative more sublethally, superlative most sublethally)

  1. In a sublethal manner, or to a sublethal extent.
    This is due to the detection of sublethally damaged cells, which are still viable but not culturable.