Lexic.us

Definition of Latent

1. Adjective. Potentially existing but not presently evident or realized. "Latent talent"

2. Adjective. (pathology) not presently active. "Latent diabetes"

Definition of Latent

1. a. Not visible or apparent; hidden; concealed; secret; dormant; as, latent springs of action.

Definition of Latent

1. a barely visible fingerprint that can be developed for study [n -S]

Medical Definition of Latent

1. Dormant. A state that some cancer cells might assume. (Opp: growing or active). (16 Dec 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Latent

latencies latency latency latency period latency period latency phase latency phase latency stage latened lateness

latenesses latening latens latensification latent (current term) latent (current term) latently latents latent adrenocortical insufficiency latent allergy

latent carcinoma latent carrier latent coccidioidomycosis latent content latent content latent diabetes latent diabetes latent energy latent heat latent heat

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