Occult (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Hidden and difficult to see; "an occult fracture"; "occult blood in the stool".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- An occult fracture was discovered in the patient's x-ray, which had been missed by the initial examination.
- The doctor tested for occult blood in the stool to rule out any underlying gastrointestinal conditions.
- The presence of occult metastatic disease was a major concern for the oncologist treating the patient.
- The occult infection had been present for weeks before the symptoms became apparent to the patient.
- The occult fracture was revealed only after a CT scan was performed to investigate the patient's persistent pain.
Meaning 2
Having an import not apparent to the senses nor obvious to the intelligence; beyond ordinary understanding; "mysterious symbols"; "the mystical style of Blake"; "occult lore"; "the secret learning of the ancients".
Classification
All adjective clusters.