quiescence

noun qui·es·cence \kwī-ˈe-s^ən(t)s, kwē-\

Definition of QUIESCENCE

: the quality or state of being quiescent

circa 1631

Synonyms: cold storage, deep freeze, doldrums, dormancy, holding pattern, latency, moratorium, abeyance, suspended animation, suspense, suspension

Medical Dictionary

noun qui·es·cence \kwī-ˈes-^ən(t)s, kwē-\

: the quality or state of being quiescent

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