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latent phase |
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latent phase, the early stage of labor that is characterized by irregular, infrequent, and mild contractions and little or no dilation of the cervix or descent of the fetus. Also called prodromal labor. See also Friedman curve. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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Many of the damaging inflammatory mechanisms that they inhibit are important in maintaining TB in the latent phase. The time between the exposure and the onset of antibody production is known as the latent phase or lag phase. First line medications used to treat exercise-induced asthma Proventyl/salbutamol 2 puffs 15 minutes prior to exercise Cromolyn sodium 2 puffs 20 minutes prior to exercise Salmeterol 2 puffs 30 minutes prior to exercise Good for latent phase EIA Leukotriene inhibitors Taken by mouth at least 1 hour prior to exercise |
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