latency period

• Zeitraum zwischen dem Einwirken eines Krankheitserregers und dem Auftreten von Symptomen; allgemeiner die Verzögerung zwischen einem Reiz und einer Reaktion.

A period of time between exposure to a disease-causing agent and the appearance of symptoms, or more generally, a delay between a stimulus and a response.

1. Medical latency periodC1formal

   The time between exposure to a disease-causing agent and the appearance of symptoms.

   Inkubationszeit

   • The latency period for this virus can last up to two weeks.
   • Doctors are studying the latency period of the new infection.
   • During the latency period, the patient may show no signs of illness.

2. Computer latency periodB2formal

   The delay between a user's action and the system's response.

   Latenzzeit

   • The latency period of the network caused a noticeable lag in the game.
   • Reducing the latency period is crucial for real-time applications.
   • High latency periods can make video calls frustrating.