Vocabulary Entry

presymptomatic

|adjective • noun

adjective

Relating to the period before the symptoms of a disease appear.

Example Sentences

"The presymptomatic phase of the illness can last several days."

"Health officials are monitoring presymptomatic individuals to prevent the spread of the virus."

"Some people may be contagious even while presymptomatic."

noun

Example Sentences

"The outbreak was traced back to a presymptomatic carrier."

"Researchers are studying how to identify presymptomatic individuals effectively."

"Presymptomatic cases can complicate efforts to control infectious diseases."