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==Etymology==
[[Latin]] quiescent-, quiescens, present participle of quiescere to become quiet, rest, from quies
*Date: [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/17th_Century 1605]
==Definitions==
*1 : marked by inactivity or repose : tranquilly at rest
*2 : causing no trouble or symptoms <quiescent gallstones>
==Synomyms==
*[http://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/latent Latent]
[[Category: General Reference]]