Match each term with its corresponding definition or explanation.
-The "hidden" period of a disease before signs and symptoms become evident
A)Sign
B)Symptoms
C)Syndrome
D)Etiology
E)Idiopathic
F)Pathogenesis
G)Latent stage
H)Endemic
I)Epidemic
J)Pandemic

Question

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

Answer: A
 Sign refers to an objective evidence of a disease observed by a healthcare professional, such as a rash or abnormal laboratory finding.

Answer: B
 Symptoms refer to subjective experiences reported by a patient that are suggestive of a disease, such as pain or fatigue.

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

Answer: E
 Idiopathic refers to a disease or condition that has no known cause or origin.

Answer: F
 Pathogenesis refers to the development and progression of a disease.

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

Answer: I
 Epidemic refers to the sudden increase in the occurrence of a disease above what is normally expected within a geographic region or population.

Answer: J
 Pandemic refers to an epidemic that has spread across multiple countries or continents.

Match Each Term with Its Corresponding Definition or Explanation