Quiescence

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Etymology

Latin quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quies

Definitions

  • 1 : marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
  • 2 : causing no trouble or symptoms <quiescent gallstones>

Synomyms