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Culture Media

Any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells. The variety of media that exist allow for the culturing of specific microorganisms and cell types, such as differential media, selective media, test media, and defined media. Solid media consist of liquid media that have been solidified with an agent such as AGAR or GELATIN.

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Tree Number(s): D27.720.470.305, E07.206

MeSH Unique ID: D003470

Entry Terms:

  • Media, Culture

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