Indolence

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Indolence evolved from the Latin in-dolens, "without griefs", implying "not worried about problems." Indolence can mean:

  • A synonym for laziness.
  • In the context of medicine, an "indolent" condition is one that is not rapidly spreading, and is contrasted to an "aggressive" condition. It is frequently used in the context of lymphoma.
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