latency

la·ten·cy

noun \ˈlāt-^ən-sē\

plural la·ten·cies

Definition of LATENCY

1

: the quality or state of being latent; especially : the state or period of living or developing in a host without producing symptoms—used of an infective agent or disease <the infamous latency of the virus causing herpes simplex>

2

: latency period 1

3

: the interval between stimulation and response—called also latent period