- the period between infection with a virus or other microorganism and the onset of symptoms, or between exposure to radiation and the appearance of a cancer.
- the delay between the receipt of a stimulus by a sensory nerve and the response to it.
What is the meaning of latency period?
Listen to pronunciation. (LAY-ten-see PEER-ee-ud) The time that passes between being exposed to something that can cause disease (such as radiation or a virus) and having symptoms.
What is latency period in pathology?
noun. Also latency period. Pathology. the interval between exposure to a carcinogen, toxin, or disease-causing organism and development of a consequent disease.
What is latency period of virus?
The period from the time of infection to the time of becoming infectious is called the pre-infectious period or the latent period.
What is latency period in nerve conduction?
Latency is the time from stimulation to the beginning of the recorded signal deflection. Distance is between the closest stimulating and recording electrodes. Measurements are in terms of the latency to response onset, the amplitude of the response, and the conduction velocity.