preincubation

noun

pre·​in·​cu·​ba·​tion -ˌiŋ-kyə-ˈbā-shən, -ˌin- How to pronounce preincubation (audio)
: incubation (as of a cell or culture) prior to a treatment or process

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“Preincubation.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/preincubation. Accessed 19 Mar. 2024.

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