What is another word for presymptomatic?
Pronunciation: [pɹɪsˌɪmptəmˈatɪk] (IPA) 
Presymptomatic refers to a state before any symptoms of a disease appear. There are several synonyms that can be used in its place. Asymptomatic refers to a person who carries a disease but does not exhibit any symptoms. Preclinical also refers to a stage where disease may be present but not yet clinically apparent. Latent and incubation periods refer to the time between exposure to a pathogen and the onset of symptoms. In addition, asymptomatic carriers and silent carriers may be used to refer to people who have a disease but do not show any signs or symptoms. Lastly, pre-symptomatic can also be used interchangeably.
