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Incubators
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Definition
: Insulated enclosures in which temperature, humidity, and other environmental conditions can be regulated at levels optimal for growth, hatching, reproduction, or metabolic reactions.
for eggs, microbial cultures, cell cultures, etc.; INCUBATORS, INFANT is also available
See Also
Environment, Controlled
;
Life Support Systems
Examples
Incubators, Infant
Other names
Incubator