Undetectable

/ˌʌn.dɪˈtek.tə.bəl/ adjective

Definition

Something that cannot be found, noticed, or discovered because it is too small, hidden, or well-concealed.

Etymology

Prefix 'un-' (not) combined with 'detectable' (able to be found), 'detect' comes from Latin 'detectus' (uncovered).

Kelly Says

In medicine, 'undetectable viral load' means HIV in a patient's body is so low it can't transmit—a huge breakthrough that changed how we think about the disease and treatment.

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