What does incubated mean in medical terminology?

Answer 1

kept at a temperature that promotes growth

Answer 2

In medical terminology, incubated refers to the use of an incubator—a device that provides a controlled environment for maintaining the temperature, humidity, and oxygen levels necessary for the growth and development of premature infants or cultures of microorganisms. Infants who are incubated are placed in these devices to support their vital functions until they are able to thrive outside of the incubator.