latent

Adjective
  1. Potentially existing but not presently evident or realized (synset 300044828)
    "a latent fingerprint"; "latent talent"
    similar to: possible, potential - existing in possibility
  2. (pathology) not presently active (synset 300038575)
    "latent infection"; "latent diabetes"
    referred to in: pathology - the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
    similar to: inactive - (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

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