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Pronunciation: /ˈleɪtənt/

latent

Definition

Describes a condition that is present but not active or causing symptoms.

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genetic counseling

antimetabolite

stage IV ovarian epithelial, fallopian tube, and primary peritoneal cancer

hemophilia

predisposing mutation

blood stasis

margetuximab

pleural effusion

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brepocitinib

hemoporfin

vardenafil hydrochloride

Dakin’s solution

propacetamol

leuprolide acetate sustained-release microspheres PT105

alpha-methyl-4-deoxy-4-[(18)F]fluoro-D-glucopyranoside

polyvalent antigen-KLH conjugate vaccine

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unaffected individual

carrier frequency

late or variable onset

informed consent

specificity

predisposing mutation

fluorescence in situ hybridization

founder mutation

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