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Definition of Occult

Occult: Hidden.

Occult blood is hidden from the eye but is nonetheless present and can be detected by chemical tests. Spina bifida occulta is a hidden defect in the spinal column.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 8/29/2001

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