subpatent

Adjective

 * 1)  Infected but asymptomatic or not readily detectable.
 * 2)  Less than patent, present but not fully formed or obviously separate from surrounding structures.
 * 1)  Less than patent, present but not fully formed or obviously separate from surrounding structures.
 * 1)  Less than patent, present but not fully formed or obviously separate from surrounding structures.
 * 1)  Less than patent, present but not fully formed or obviously separate from surrounding structures.

Noun

 * 1) A legal grant for a subdivision of a patent or giving less than complete ownership rights.