Resource Library
Powered by Dorland's Medical Dictionary for Healthcare Consumers
This information is provided by an independent source. Merck & Co., Inc. is not responsible for this content. Please discuss any and all treatment options with your health care professional. The manufacturer of a product generally has the most complete information about that product.
Return to Main Index » How to Use
![]() |
| A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z |
quarantine (kwor´әn-tēn) (kwahr´әn-tēn) restriction of freedom of movement of apparently well individuals who have been exposed to infectious disease, which is imposed for the usual maximal incubation period of the disease (quarantine period).
quarantine period.
the place where persons are detained for inspection.
to detain or isolate on account of suspected contagion.

Copyright 2007. An Elsevier publication. All rights reserved.
Click here for important legal information about Dorland's Medical Dictionary.




