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silentOne entry found. Main Entry: si·lent Pronunciation: \ˈsī-lənt\ Function: adjective 1 : not exhibiting the usual signs or symptoms of presence <a silent infection> <silent gallstones> <silent tuberculosis> <silent ischemia> 2 : yielding no detectable response to stimulation—used especially of an association area of the brain <silent cortex> 3 : having no detectable function or effect <silent DNA> <silent genes> —si·lent·ly adverb
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