Vocabulary Entry

tardive

|adjective

adjective

Relating to or denoting a condition that develops slowly or occurs after a delay, often used in medical contexts to describe symptoms that appear later in a disease.

Example Sentences

"The patient's tardive symptoms required specialized treatment."

"Tardive dyskinesia is a serious side effect of long-term antipsychotic medication."

"Awareness of tardive effects can lead to better patient management."