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Incubator
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Incubator A box-like apparatus in which premature babies are kept at constant and suitable temperature.
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Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Incubate
To provide the proper conditions for growth.
Incubus
An evil spirit or demon that assumes the form of a male and is supposed to lie upon sleeping people, chiefly women, and to have sexual intercourse with them; a nightmare.
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Immunity
When a body's immune system helps fend off disease.
Immunization
Natural immunity provided by antibodies or induced immunity via inoculations.
In loco parentis
Latin for "In place of a parent," referring to the rights and duties of a guardian or organization.
In utero surgery
Surgery done in the uterus to correct an abnormality in a fetus.
Incompetent cervix
When the muscles of the cervix are too weak to hold a baby through pregnancy. A stitch may be placed at the opening of the cervix to hold it together. See cerclage.
Incubator
Individualized family service plan (IFSP)
A group of services available for families with a child under the age of 2 who has a disability or chronic illness.
Infant
A child under a year of age.
Infant mortality
The death of an infant during the first year of life.
Injection
Medication which is put into the body via a syringe and a needle.
Intensive care unit
A department of a hospital where an individual can be constantly and closely monitored.
RELATED TERMS--------------------------------------
Premature
The term used to describe babies born before 37 weeks of gestation. Fewer than 10 percent of babies arrive this early.
SIMILAR TERMS--------------------------------------
Incubate
To provide the proper conditions for growth.
Incubus
An evil spirit or demon that assumes the form of a male and is supposed to lie upon sleeping people, chiefly women, and to have sexual intercourse with them; a nightmare.
PREVIOUS AND NEXT TERMS--------------------------------------
Immunity
When a body's immune system helps fend off disease.
Immunization
Natural immunity provided by antibodies or induced immunity via inoculations.
In loco parentis
Latin for "In place of a parent," referring to the rights and duties of a guardian or organization.
In utero surgery
Surgery done in the uterus to correct an abnormality in a fetus.
Incompetent cervix
When the muscles of the cervix are too weak to hold a baby through pregnancy. A stitch may be placed at the opening of the cervix to hold it together. See cerclage.
Incubator
Individualized family service plan (IFSP)
A group of services available for families with a child under the age of 2 who has a disability or chronic illness.
Infant
A child under a year of age.
Infant mortality
The death of an infant during the first year of life.
Injection
Medication which is put into the body via a syringe and a needle.
Intensive care unit
A department of a hospital where an individual can be constantly and closely monitored.
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