Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isolette
noun
/ˈī-sə-ˌlet/
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/brand_identity-01.png)
Definition
A small, enclosed incubator designed for the care of premature or ill infants.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/migrate-02.png)
Examples
- The hospital has several isolette units in the neonatal intensive care unit.
- Doctors monitored the baby’s condition closely while she was in the isolette.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/ux-02.png)
Meaning
An isolette provides a controlled environment to help maintain warmth and regulate humidity for vulnerable babies.
![](https://vocabdictionary.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/text-file-font.png)
Synonyms
- Incubator
- Neonatal incubator