MATCHING
Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-the "hidden" period of a disease before signs and symptoms become evident

Question

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The latent stage is the "hidden" period of a disease before signs and symptoms become evident.

Answer: A
 Signs are objective indications of a disease that can be observed or measured by healthcare professionals.

Answer: B
 Symptoms are subjective experiences reported by the patient, such as pain or fatigue.

Answer: D
 Etiology refers to the cause or origin of a disease.

Answer: E
 Idiopathic means that the cause of a disease is unknown.

Answer: F
 Pathogenesis refers to the process by which a disease develops or progresses.

Answer: H
 Endemic refers to the constant presence of a disease within a specific geographic area or population.

Answer: I
 Epidemic refers to the sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease within a specific geographic area or population.

Answer: J
 Pandemic refers to the global outbreak of a disease that affects people in multiple countries or continents.

MATCHING Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Explanation