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Attenuate
Definition(s)
To reduce the severity of (a disease) or virulence or vitality of (a pathogenic agent), (a procedure to attenuate severe diabetes, attenuated bacilli).
Definition from:
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary
by Merriam-Webster Inc.
Published: January 23, 2009
by Merriam-Webster Inc.