quiesc
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not currently in motion, operation, or expression
- The volcano remained quiescent, showing no signs of eruption.
- Her emotions were quiescent, buried beneath a calm exterior.
- The factory stood quiescent during the holiday shutdown.
- The software module is quiescent until triggered by user input.
- The lake was quiescent, its surface smooth and undisturbed.
2
(of pathology) relating to a period when a disease is inactive, showing no apparent symptoms or progression
- Post-treatment, the disease became quiescent with no visible signs.
- Some joint diseases can stay quiescent without obvious symptoms.
- A quiescent state signifies a reduction in the disease's activity.
- Certain diseases remain quiescent until activated, showing no symptoms.
- Following successful treatment, the patient's symptoms remained quiescent.