1 Pain is considered a standard fifth vital sign in some organizations such as the U.S. Veterans Affairs. 2  Pain is measured on a pain scale based on subjective patient reporting and may be unreliable. 3  Some studies show that recording pain routinely may not change management.
incubator. 1  An investment and support program in which entrepreneurs starting internet businesses are provided with management advice, access to finance, and technical assistance by a network of investors. 2  A box-like structure with insulation and provisions for controlling its interior temperature.
Supplement. The incubation period is the initial stage of an infectious disease. During this stage the pathogens are actively dividing and growing in number. The duration of incubation period may vary depending on various factors, such as the immunocompetence of the host and the virulence of the pathogen.