incubation

[ in-kyuh-bey-shuhn, ing- ]

/ ˌɪn kyəˈbeɪ ʃən, ˌɪŋ- /

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noun

the act or process of incubating.

the state of being incubated.

incubation period.

Origin of incubation

First recorded in 1605–15, incubation is from the Latin word incubātiōn- (stem of incubātiō). See incubate, -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM incubation

in·cu·ba·tion·al, in·cu·ba·to·ry

[in-kyuh-buh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ing-], /ˈɪn kyə bəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɪŋ-/, adjective

Words nearby incubation

incrossbred, in-crowd, incrust, incrustation, incubate, incubation, incubation patch, incubation period, incubative stage, incubator, incubous

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Example sentences from the Web for incubation

And Sherriff and baby Agnes had passed the 21 days incubation period, proving they had not contracted Ebola.
The Life of a Liberian Child with Ebola|Sarah Crowe|November 5, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Of course, there are real rules to Ebola, and they have to do with incubation periods, bodily fluids, and other scientific facts.
Liberian Pastors Blame Ebola on Gays, The Right Blames Obama|Jay Michaelson|October 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Given the incubation period of the virus, we should know by the end of the week.
What Ebola on a Plane Means for the U.S.|Kent Sepkowitz|August 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Most cases of Ebola occur after a brief one- to three-day incubation period.
Two Americans Have Now Been Diagnosed With Ebola in Record Outbreak|Kent Sepkowitz|July 28, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Usually they will be dried so that they can be moved on the afternoon of the 28th day of incubation.
Ducks and Geese|Harry M. Lamon
Among birds the parental instinct increases as incubation proceeds.
Glimpses of Indian Birds|Douglas Dewar
After incubation has commenced the males remain in separate packs during summer, and take no share in domestic duties.
Wild Spain (Espaa agreste)|Abel Chapman
She now immediately enters upon the process of incubation, and after twelve days of close sitting, brings forth her tender brood.
Nests and Eggs of Birds of The United States|Thomas G. Gentry
In 1956, three fertile eggs, from clutches that were at different stages of incubation, were immersed in water for 48 hours.
Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz|John M. Legler

Medical definitions for incubation

incubation

[ ĭn′kyə-bā′shən, ĭng′- ]

n.

The act of incubating or the state of being incubated.

The maintenance of controlled environmental conditions for the purpose of favoring the growth or development of microbial or tissue cultures.

The maintenance of an infant, especially a premature infant, in an environment of controlled temperature, humidity, and oxygen concentration in order to provide optimal conditions for growth and development.

The development of an infection from the time the pathogen enters the body until signs or symptoms first appear.

Scientific definitions for incubation

incubation

[ ĭn′kyə-bā′shən ]

The act of warming eggs in order to hatch them, as by a bird sitting upon a clutch of eggs in a nest.

The act of keeping an organism, a cell, or cell culture in conditions favorable for growth and development.

The maintenance of an infant, especially one that is ill or born before the usual gestation period, in an environment of controlled temperature, humidity, and oxygen concentration in order to provide optimal conditions for growth and development.

The development of an infection from the time the pathogen enters the body until signs or symptoms first appear.

Other words from incubation

incubate verb

单词	incubation
释义	incubation [ in-kyuh-bey-shuhn, ing- ] / ˌɪn kyəˈbeɪ ʃən, ˌɪŋ- / SEE SYNONYMS FOR incubation ON THESAURUS.COM noun the act or process of incubating. the state of being incubated. incubation period. Origin of incubation First recorded in 1605–15, incubation is from the Latin word incubātiōn- (stem of incubātiō). See incubate, -ion OTHER WORDS FROM incubation in·cu·ba·tion·al, in·cu·ba·to·ry [in-kyuh-buh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, ing-], /ˈɪn kyə bəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, ˈɪŋ-/, adjective Words nearby incubation incrossbred, in-crowd, incrust, incrustation, incubate, incubation, incubation patch, incubation period, incubative stage, incubator, incubous Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for incubation And Sherriff and baby Agnes had passed the 21 days incubation period, proving they had not contracted Ebola. The Life of a Liberian Child with Ebola\|Sarah Crowe\|November 5, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Of course, there are real rules to Ebola, and they have to do with incubation periods, bodily fluids, and other scientific facts. Liberian Pastors Blame Ebola on Gays, The Right Blames Obama\|Jay Michaelson\|October 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Given the incubation period of the virus, we should know by the end of the week. What Ebola on a Plane Means for the U.S.\|Kent Sepkowitz\|August 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Most cases of Ebola occur after a brief one- to three-day incubation period. Two Americans Have Now Been Diagnosed With Ebola in Record Outbreak\|Kent Sepkowitz\|July 28, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Usually they will be dried so that they can be moved on the afternoon of the 28th day of incubation. Ducks and Geese\|Harry M. Lamon Among birds the parental instinct increases as incubation proceeds. Glimpses of Indian Birds\|Douglas Dewar After incubation has commenced the males remain in separate packs during summer, and take no share in domestic duties. Wild Spain (Espaa agreste)\|Abel Chapman She now immediately enters upon the process of incubation, and after twelve days of close sitting, brings forth her tender brood. Nests and Eggs of Birds of The United States\|Thomas G. Gentry In 1956, three fertile eggs, from clutches that were at different stages of incubation, were immersed in water for 48 hours. Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz\|John M. Legler Words related to incubation training, groundwork, establishment, study, arrangement, rehearsal, preparedness, construction, formation, plan, qualification, measure, education, precaution, rundown, anticipation, basis, fitting, alertness, manufacture Medical definitions for incubation incubation [ ĭn′kyə-bā′shən, ĭng′- ] n. The act of incubating or the state of being incubated. The maintenance of controlled environmental conditions for the purpose of favoring the growth or development of microbial or tissue cultures. The maintenance of an infant, especially a premature infant, in an environment of controlled temperature, humidity, and oxygen concentration in order to provide optimal conditions for growth and development. The development of an infection from the time the pathogen enters the body until signs or symptoms first appear. The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Company. Scientific definitions for incubation incubation [ ĭn′kyə-bā′shən ] The act of warming eggs in order to hatch them, as by a bird sitting upon a clutch of eggs in a nest. The act of keeping an organism, a cell, or cell culture in conditions favorable for growth and development. The maintenance of an infant, especially one that is ill or born before the usual gestation period, in an environment of controlled temperature, humidity, and oxygen concentration in order to provide optimal conditions for growth and development. The development of an infection from the time the pathogen enters the body until signs or symptoms first appear. Other words from incubation incubate verb The American Heritage® Science Dictionary Copyright © 2011. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.
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incubation

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