subpatent
Infected but asymptomatic or not readily detectableInfected but asymptomatic or not readily detectable.
Meaning
2 senses(not comparable)Infected but asymptomatic or not readily detectable.
(not comparable)Less than patent, present but not fully formed or obviously separate from surrounding structures.
Origin
From sub- + patent.From sub- + patent.
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