What does Quiescence mean?
Definitions for Quiescence
qui·es·cence
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Princeton's WordNet
dormancy, quiescence, quiescencynoun
a state of quiet (but possibly temporary) inaction
"the volcano erupted after centuries of dormancy"
quiescence, quiescency, dormancy, sleepingnoun
quiet and inactive restfulness
Wiktionary
quiescencenoun
The state of being quiescent; dormancy.
quiescencenoun
Being at rest, quiet, still, inactive or motionless.
quiescencenoun
The action of bringing something to rest or making it quiescent; the action of coming to rest or to a quiescent state.
quiescencenoun
When a cell is in a term of no growth and no division.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Quiescencenoun
Rest; repose.
Etymology: from quiesco, Lat.
Whether the earth move or rest, I undertake not to determine: my work is to prove, that the common inducement to the belief of its quiescence, the testimony of sense, is weak and frivolous. Joseph Glanvill, Sceps.
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quiescence
Quiescence is a state of inactivity or dormancy. It's often used to describe a period of quietness, rest, or minimal activity. In biology, it refers to a period when an organism or cell is in a dormant state or not actively growing. In computer science, it describes a state where a system is inactive or not currently processing tasks.
Webster Dictionary
Quiescencenoun
alt. of Quiescency
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of Quiescence in Chaldean Numerology is: 1
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of Quiescence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of Quiescence in a Sentence
Usually, most laboratory-grown muscle stem cells die when transplanted, but these cells are in a deep resting state we call ketone-induced deep quiescence that allows them to withstand many kinds of stress.
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