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Definition incubation period in American English

incubation period noun

[countable] noun
1

the amount of time that it takes for the signs of an infection to become noticeable

Example

The incubation period for influenza is very short.

Synonyms and related words
antibody biosecurity candida
2

the amount of time that it takes for eggs or cells to develop

Example

The bird's incubation period is thirteen days.

Synonyms and related words
broody clutch egg bioprinting cell -celled
Definition incubation period in American English