What is another word for incubation period?
Pronunciation: [ˌɪnkjuːbˈe͡ɪʃən pˈi͡əɹɪəd] (IPA) 
The incubation period is the time between exposure to an infectious agent, such as a virus or bacteria, and the onset of symptoms. This term is most commonly associated with infectious diseases, particularly those that are spread through person-to-person contact or contaminated food or water. Synonyms for the incubation period include latent period, window period, silent period, and asymptomatic period. The latent period refers to a similar concept in which an infected individual does not show any symptoms but can still transmit the disease to others. The window period and silent period both describe a time in which an individual can transmit the disease but is still asymptomatic. The asymptomatic period refers specifically to the time in which an infected individual shows no symptoms at all.
