latency
(redirected from latencies)

Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Legal, Encyclopedia

0.01 sec.

latency /la·ten·cy/ (la´ten-se)

1. a state of seeming inactivity.

2. the time between the instant of stimulation and the beginning of a response.

3. see under stage.

la·ten·cy (l

n-s

)

1. The state of being latent.

2. In conditioning, the period of apparent inactivity between the time the stimulus is presented and the moment a response occurs.

3. See latency period.

Latency

The period of inactivity between the time a stimulus is provided and the time a response occurs.

Mentioned in: Pickwickian Syndrome

latency [la´ten-se]

1. a state of seeming inactivity or being latent.

2. the time between the instant of stimulation and the beginning of a response.

3. latency stage.

latency

a state of being hidden.

Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content.

?Page tools

Printer friendly
Cite / link

Feedback
Add definition

Mentioned in	?		References in periodicals archive	?		Medical browser	?		Full browser	?
absolute refractory period anal stage B19 virus calicivirus effective refractory period ejection period electroneurography first stage of labor fourth stage of labor genital stage gestation period incubation period isoelectric period latency period latency stage latent period MSLT multiple sleep latency test nerve conduction study			Normal adults have a sleep latency of about 15 minutes, but normal latencies in children can be much longer. Latency test costly, but best in daytime sleepiness by Finn, Robert / Clinical Psychiatry News Latencies vary when reinforcement is intermittent or differential or both (Ito, 1981; Ito & Asano, 1977; Saslow, 1968, 1972, 1974; Stebbins & Lanson, 1961, 1962; Zimmerman, 1960). Variability of human latencies with and without a criterion for ... by Lee, Vicki L. / The Psychological Record The Cisco Catalyst 4900M is recognized in the industry as a best-in-class multicast switch with one of the lowest packet latencies on the market. Solarflare's Solarstorm[R] vNIC with 29West's LBM Achieves ... by Business Wire			Latah latamoxef latanoprost Latchkey Child latchkey children Latchkey Kid LATE late abortion late bloom Late dumping syndrome late dyspituitary eunuchism Late Life Parent late luteal phase dysphoric disorder late phase reaction late potential late rickets late stent thrombosis late systole late systolic murmur late-onset diabetes late-onset immune deficiency late-phase hypersensitivity reaction late-term late-term abortion latebra latencies latency latency period latency stage latent latent allergy latent carcinoma latent clostridial infection latent content latent diabetes latent energy latent gout latent heat Latent Homosexuality latent hyperopia latent image latent learning latent malaria latent nystagmus latent period latent phase latent reflex latent schizophrenia latent stage latent syphilis latent tetany			lated lateen lateen Lateen rig Lateen rig Lateen rigged Lateen rigged lateen sail lateen sail lateen sails lateen sails Lateen yard Lateen yard lateen-rig lateen-rigged lateen-rigged lateenrigged lateens lateens lateish Latek Latek Latek lately lately lately LATEM laten Laten We Lets Afspreken Latence latencies latency latency latency latency latency Latency (engineering) Latency Active Promoter 2 Latency Associated Promoter 2 Latency Corrected Ensemble Average Latency Driven Distribution Latency Increase Latency Insensitive Protocol Latency Membrane Protein 2 Latency of the Wireless Link latency period latency period latency period latency period latency phase latency stage latency stage latency stage latency stage Latency time Latency time Latency time Latency-Associated Nuclear Antigen Latency-Associated Nuclear Antigen 2 Latency-Associated Promoter 1 latened

Medical Dictionary

Free Tools:	For surfers: Free toolbar & extensions \| Word of the Day \| Help For webmasters: Free content \| Linking \| Lookup box \| Double-click lookup

Disclaimer
All content on this website, including dictionary, thesaurus, literature, geography, and other reference data is for informational purposes only. This information should not be considered complete, up to date, and is not intended to be used in place of a visit, consultation, or advice of a legal, medical, or any other professional.

latency (redirected from latencies)

latency
(redirected from latencies)