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Incubation period

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incubation period
n.
1. See latent period.
2. See incubative stage.
Incubation period
The interval from initial exposure to an infectious agent, such as a virus, and the first symptoms of illness.
Mentioned in: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis E, Leprosy, Rubella
incubation period,
n the lapsed time between exposure to an infectious agent and the onset of symptoms of a disease.
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