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latent period

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latent period
n.
1. The interval between exposure to an infectious organism or a carcinogen and the clinical appearance of disease.
2. The interval between stimulus and response.
latent period
1. The interval between exposure to an infectious organism or a carcinogen and the appearance of symptoms or signs of disease.
2. The period elapsing between the application of a stimulus and the expected response, such as the contraction of a muscle.
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Noun1.latent period - the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to it
reaction time, response time, latency
interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants
2.latent period - the time that elapses before the presence of a disease is manifested by symptoms
interval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants
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A latent period of variable length follows, during which time the rhinolith develops and enlarges.
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The latent period observed was 5-6 h postinfection (10).
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