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quiescence (kwēes´ens), n a state of inactivity, quietness, or dormancy. In cell biology, it refers to that period when a cell is not dividing. E.g., if a neuron is not firing, or a muscle cell is not contracting, these cells are in a quiescent state. quiescence Inactive, resting, silent Medtalk A period during which an infection is present but not active in a host Examples TB; chickenpox and recrudescence as herpes zoster–shingles. Cf Latency. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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