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sub⋅thresh⋅old

  [suhb-thresh-ohld, -thresh-hohld]
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–adjective Psychology, Physiology.
(of a stimulus) too weak to produce a response.
Origin:
1940–45; sub- + threshold
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sub·thresh·old   (sŭb-thrěsh'ōld', -hōld')   
adj.   Psychology
Not strong enough to be perceived or to produce a response. Used of a stimulus.
The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fourth Edition
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: sub·thresh·old
Pronunciation: "s&b-'thresh-"(h)Old, 's&b-
Function: adjective
: inadequate to produce a response<subthreshold dosages> subthreshold stimulus>
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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