Meaning
incubation
- the period between infection and the appearance of disease symptoms
- the process of keeping eggs warm until they hatch
- the early development stage of an idea, plan, or project
In a sentence
Il periodo di incubazione del virus varia da tre a cinque giorni.
The incubation period of the virus ranges from three to five days.
Durante l'incubazione il paziente può trasmettere l'infezione pur senza sintomi.
During incubation the patient can transmit the infection even without symptoms.
Il progetto è rimasto in fase di incubazione per diversi mesi.
The project remained in the incubation phase for several months.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| incubazione | feminine · singular |
| incubazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most frequently heard in medical contexts with 'periodo di incubazione'.