latent

adjectives

potentially existing but not presently evident or realized
"a latent fingerprint"; "latent talent"
latent
is similar to
existing in possibility
"a potential problem"; "possible uses of nuclear power"
possible, potential
(pathology) not presently active
"latent infection"; "latent diabetes"
latent
is derived from
latency
is similar to
(pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly
inactive
domain category
the branch of medical science that studies the causes and nature and effects of diseases
pathology