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sub·po·ten·cy (sŭb-pōtʹn-sē)
n.
1. Reduction in potency, as of a drug.2. Reduction in the power to transmit hereditary characteristics.sub·poʹtent adj.
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Universalium. 2010.
subpotency
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subpotency — noun see subpotent … New Collegiate Dictionary
subpotency — n. reduction in potency; decrease in the ability to pass on hereditary characteristics (Biology) … English contemporary dictionary
subpotency — sub·potency … English syllables
subpotency — “+ noun Etymology: sub + potency : reduced capacity to transmit hereditary characters … Useful english dictionary
subpotent — adjective Date: circa 1909 less potent than normal < subpotent drugs > • subpotency noun … New Collegiate Dictionary
subpotent — See subpotency. * * * … Universalium
subpotent — “+ adjective Etymology: sub + potent : less than usually or normally potent; especially : exhibiting genetic subpotency * * * subpoˈtent (↑potent) adj(4) • • • Main Entry: ↑sub … Useful english dictionary
sub|po|tent — «suhb POH tuhnt», adjective. having or exhibiting subpotency … Useful english dictionary
