Definition of Latent

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

Similar to: Possible, Potential

2. Adjective. (pathology) not presently active. "Latent diabetes"
Category relationships: Pathology
Similar to: Inactive
Derivative terms: Latency

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
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latency period
latency period
latency phase
latency phase
latency stage
latened
lateness
latenesses
latening
latens
latensification
latent (current term)
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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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