
Incubator
Healthcare Context
Used when discussing care for newborns, especially those needing extra medical attention.

The nurse checked the incubator every hour to monitor the infant's progress.
Precision Instrument
Reflects a controlled environment necessary for delicate processes like hatching eggs or caring for preemies.

The zookeeper placed the endangered bird eggs into the incubator.
Not Just Warmth
An incubator often includes features to control humidity and oxygen levels, not just temperature.

The incubator's humidity settings were adjusted for the tropical bird eggs.
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