Definitions
There is 1 meaning of the phrase
Latency Period.
Latency Period - as a noun
(psychoanalysis) the fourth period (from about age 5 or 6 until puberty) during which sexual interests are supposed to be sublimated into other activities
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
latency phaselatency stageExample Sentences
"During the latency period, the virus is still present in the body but does not cause any symptoms."
"The latency period of this disease can last anywhere from a few months to several years."
"There is a latency period between the exposure to asbestos and the development of related diseases."
"The latency period for the effects of radiation exposure can be several decades."
"After the initial infection, there is a latency period before the symptoms start to appear."
