Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
isolette
noun
/ˈī-sə-ˌlet/
Definition
A small, enclosed incubator designed for the care of premature or ill infants.
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.
Meaning
An isolette provides a controlled environment to help maintain warmth and regulate humidity for vulnerable babies.
Synonyms
- Incubator
- Neonatal incubator
