Definition of "low-grade" []

• Of inferior grade or quality: low-grade merchandise. (adjective)
• Reduced in degree or intensity: a low-grade fever. (adjective)

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• "The cancer, classified as low-grade and being in its early stages, was found in the fall, but doctors said Lavin would suffer no ill effect in postponing medical treatment until after the season."
• "Instead, intense stomach cramps, chills and a low-grade fever."
• "Can low-grade terror tactics be justified and should Wang Lequan step down, as so many Han have demanded this past week?"