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latent period
latent periodn.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 n 1. (Pathology) the incubation period of an infectious disease, before symptoms appear 2. (Psychology) another name for latent time la′tent pe`riod
n. 1. Also, latency period. the interval between exposure to a carcinogen, toxin, or disease-causing organism and development of a consequent disease. 2. the interval between a stimulus and response. Also called latency. [1830–40] latent period The incubation period of a disease; the time elapsing between an infection and the appearance of symptoms.Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | latent period - the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to itreaction time, response time, latencyinterval, 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 symptomsinterval, time interval - a definite length of time marked off by two instants |
latent period
latent period[′lāt·ənt ¦pir·ē·əd] (medicine) Any stage of an infectious disease in which there are no clinical signs of symptoms of the infection. (physiology) The period between the introduction of a stimulus and the response to it. (virology) The initial period of phage growth after infection during which time virus nucleic acid is manufactured by the host cell. latent period
period [pēr´e-od] an interval or division of time; the time for the regular recurrence of a phenomenon.absolute refractory period the part of the period" >refractory period from phase 0 to approximately −60 mV during phase 3; during this time it is impossible for the myocardium to respond with a propagated action potential, even with a strong stimulus. Called also effective refractory period.blanking period a period of time during and after a pacemaker stimulus when the unstimulated chamber is insensitive to avoid sensing the electronic event in the stimulated chamber.effective refractory period absolute refractory period.ejection period the second phase of systole" >ventricular systole (0.21 to 0.30 sec), between the opening and closing of the semilunar valves, while the blood is discharged into the aorta and pulmonary artery. Called also sphygmic period.gestation period see gestation period.incubation period see incubation period.isoelectric period the moment in muscular contraction when no deflection of the galvanometer is produced.latency period 1. latent period.2. stage" >latency stage.latent period a seemingly inactive period, as that between exposure to an infection and the onset of illness (incubation period) or that between the instant of stimulation and the beginning of response (latency, def. 2).refractory period the period of depolarization and repolarization of the cell membrane after excitation; during the first portion (period" >absolute refractory period), the nerve or muscle fiber cannot respond to a second stimulus, whereas during the period" >relative refractory period it can respond only to a strong stimulus.relative refractory period the part of the period" >refractory period from approximately −60 mV during phase 3 to the end of phase 3; during this time a depressed response to a strong stimulus is possible.safe period the period during the menstrual cycle when conception is considered least likely to occur; it comprises approximately the ten days after menstruation begins and the ten days preceding menstruation. See the section on fertility awareness methods, under contraception.sphygmic period ejection period.supernormal period in electrocardiography, a period at the end of phase 3 of the action potential during which activation can be initiated with a milder stimulus than is required at maximal repolarization, because at this time the cell is excitable and closer to threshold than at maximal potential" >diastolic potential.vulnerable period that time at the peak of the T wave during which serious arrhythmias are likely to result if a stimulus occurs.Wenckebach's period a usually repetitive sequence seen in partial heart block, marked by progressive lengthening of the interval" >P–R interval; see also beat" >dropped beat.la·tent pe·ri·od1. the period elapsing between the application of a stimulus and the response, for example, contraction of a muscle; 2. Synonym(s): incubation period (1) latent periodn.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.la·tent pe·ri·od (lā'tĕnt pēr'ē-ŏd) 1. The duration elapsing between the application of a stimulus and the response, e.g., contraction of a muscle. 2. bioterrorism Interval between exposure to a chemical, toxic, or radiologic agent and the first signs or symptoms. 3. Synonym(s): incubation period (1) .  Fig. 204 Latent period . A KYMOGRAPH tracing of the ‘twitch'of a frog's gastrocnemius muscle. latent period - (also called reaction time) the first period of a simple muscle contraction, being the interval between the stimulus being applied and the contraction occurring, usually around 0.01 seconds. See Fig. 204 .
- the period from adsorption to the onset of cell LYSIS during BACTERIOPHAGE development.
Latent periodAlso called incubation period, the time between infection with a disease-causing agent and the development of disease.Mentioned in: AIDSla·tent pe·ri·od (lā'tĕnt pēr'ē-ŏd) Duration between application of a stimulus and the response, e.g., contraction of a muscle. LegalSeeLatentAcronymsSeelamp postlatent period
Synonyms for latent periodnoun the time that elapses between a stimulus and the response to itSynonyms- reaction time
- response time
- latency
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