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quiescente

Quiescente is an Italian adjective meaning in a state of rest or inactivity. It derives from the Latin quiescere, meaning to rest or become quiet. The term is used across disciplines to describe a condition that is quiet, stable, or non-active, often with the implication that the state is reversible.

In biology, quiescence refers to a reversible, non-proliferative state of cells, commonly associated with the G0

In electronics, quiescent current, or current quiescente, is the small steady current drawn by a circuit or

In astronomy, quiescent galaxies are systems with little or no ongoing star formation and predominantly old

In computing and information technology, to quiesce a system means to pause or stabilize I/O operations and

Overall, quiescente describes a temporary, reversible stillness or dormancy that can transition back to activity under

phase
of
the
cell
cycle.
Quiescent
cells
are
metabolically
active
but
do
not
divide;
they
can
re-enter
the
cell
cycle
in
response
to
specific
signals.
This
state
helps
regulate
tissue
maintenance
and
stem
cell
function,
and
its
dysregulation
is
linked
to
aging
and
disease.
device
when
it
is
powered
but
not
producing
a
signal.
It
is
a
key
parameter
for
biasing,
efficiency,
and
standby
power,
influencing
battery
life
and
thermal
performance
in
devices
such
as
amplifiers
and
integrated
circuits.
stellar
populations.
They
contrast
with
actively
star-forming
galaxies
and
are
often
studied
to
understand
galaxy
evolution
and
the
aging
of
stellar
systems.
state
to
enable
safe
backups,
snapshots,
or
maintenance.
The
goal
is
to
minimize
disruption
and
ensure
data
integrity
during
system
changes.
appropriate
conditions.