masked

masked definition - medical

masked (măskt)

adjective
  1. Latent or hidden, as a symptom or disease.
  2. Having masklike markings on the head or face.
  3. Having the anatomy of the next developmental form outlined beneath the integument, as in certain insect pupae.

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