Latent Definition

latent
adjective
  1. potentially existing but not presently evident or realized; "a latent fingerprint"; "latent talent"
  2. (pathology) not presently active; "latent infection"; "latent diabetes"

"Latent" in song lyrics

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  • "chronic myofascial trigger points latent"
    AOL — AOL

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