Incubation
Incubation
Incubation (/ɪnkjʊˈbeɪʃ(ə)n/) is a term used in medicine to describe the period between exposure to an infection and the appearance of the first symptoms. The term is derived from the Latin word 'incubare', which means 'to lie upon'.
Etymology
The term 'incubation' comes from the Latin word 'incubare', which means 'to lie upon'. This term was used in the context of disease to describe the period during which the disease was 'lying upon' or developing within the body, but not yet manifesting symptoms.
Related Terms
- Infection: The invasion and multiplication of microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, and parasites that are not normally present within the body.
- Symptoms: A physical or mental feature which is regarded as indicating a condition of disease, particularly such a feature that is apparent to the patient.
- Latent Period: This is a stage where an infectious disease is present but not yet producing symptoms. It is similar to the incubation period but is used in the context of chronic diseases.
- Communicable Period: This is the time during which an infectious agent may be transferred directly or indirectly from an infected person to another person.
- Quarantine: A state, period, or place of isolation in which people or animals that have been exposed to infectious or contagious disease are placed.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Incubation
- Wikipedia's article - Incubation
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