Quiescence
Inactivity, quietness. In cells, quiescence is the state of not dividing. In neurons (nerve cells), quiescence is the state of not firing. The word comes from the Latin "quiescere", to become quiet. Quiescence suggests a temporary cessation of activity.
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qui·es·cence kwī-'es-ən(t)s, kwē- n the quality or state of being quiescent
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