The propagation of microorganisms or living tissue cells in special media conducive to their growth.
A population of microorganisms cultivated in a medium: Pure culture – a single kind; Mixed culture – two or more kinds of microorganisms growing together.
Any population of cells (e.g., bacteria, algae, protozoa, virus, yeasts, plant cells, mammalian cells, etc.) growing on, or in a medium that supports their growth. Typically used to refer to a population of the cells of a single species or a single strain. A medium which contains only one specific organism (e.g., E. coli bacteria) is known as a pure culture. A culture may be preserved (i.e., stored alive) via freezing, drying (in which the cells go dormant), sub-culturing on an agar medium, or other preservation methods.
A pattern set of reaction, habits, customs, and ways of life that are characteristic of a particular group of people.
Integrated patterns of human behavior that include the language, thoughts, communications, actions, customs, beliefs, values, and institutions of racial, ethnic, religious, or social groups. Refers to the shared and largely learned attributes of a group of people. Anthropologists often describe culture as a system of shared meanings.
The shared values and behaviour of a group.
Microoorganisms or tissues grown in a culture medium in a laboratory.
In medicine, a type of test in which microorganisms or material taken from the body, as in blood tests, urinalysis, or biopsy, are grown and cultivated in the laboratory. The aim is often to identify bacteria or other infectious organisms so that proper treatment can be given. Cells in laboratory cultures may also be examined as part of prenatal testing, checking for chromosomal abnormalities or signs of possible genetic disorders. Sometimes tissue may be grown for later use in grafts, or tissue transplants.
Deliberate growing of microorganisms in a solid or liquid medium (e.g. agar, gelatin), as of bacteria in a Petri dish.
The incubation of a sample of body fluid in a nutrient broth in order to identify microorganisms.
The process of taking a sample of material from the body and then placing it in a medium conducive to the growth of microorganisms. The type of specimen depends on the suspected site of infection in the patient. For example, urine is cultured to detect a kidney or bladder infection.
A population of microorganisms, usually bacteria, grown in a solid or liquid laboratory medium (culture medium), which is usually agar, broth, or gelatin. A pure culture consists of a single bacterial species. A stab culture is a bacterial culture growing in a plug of solid medium within a bottle (or tube); the medium is inoculated by stabbing with a bacteria-coated straight wire. A stock culture is a permanent bacterial culture, from which subcultures are made.
The propagation of microorganisms or of living tissue cells in special media that are conducive to their growth.
The propagation of microorganisms or of living tissue cells in special media that are conducive to their growth.
The beliefs and patterns of behavior that are shared by a group of people and passed from generation to generation.
Interwoven fabric of values, beliefs, words, and customs reflected in art, music, stories, and behaviors that are distinctive for groups.
The term denoting the proliferation of a minuscule organism either in a laboratory setting or inside a living organism; its implication being the process of extraction.
In laboratory settings, there exists a procedure wherein a sample is collected from a wound, blood, or other body fluids of an infected individual. This sample is then placed under suitable conditions to facilitate the growth of bacteria. If bacterial growth occurs, further tests are conducted to identify the specific species of bacteria responsible for the infection.
A culture refers to the cultivation of bacteria, microorganisms, cells, or tissues in a controlled laboratory environment to promote their growth and study. This artificial cultivation allows researchers to observe and analyze the characteristics, behavior, and interactions of these biological entities in a controlled setting, providing valuable insights into their functions and properties.
Microorganisms obtained from the site of an infection are collected and cultured to generate sufficient quantities for conducting tests aimed at identifying them. Culturing allows for the controlled growth and replication of these microorganisms in laboratory settings, enabling researchers to perform accurate diagnostic tests. In prenatal diagnostics, cells from a fetus can be cultured to detect and diagnose various disorders before birth. The culturing of healthy cells is often employed in the study of chromosomes, providing valuable insights into genetic structures and abnormalities. Certain tissues, such as skin, can be cultured to produce larger quantities for the purpose of grafting and transplantation. Additionally, other types of tissues are cultivated to serve as a medium for the growth and identification of viruses in laboratory settings, as viruses require living cells to multiply and propagate effectively.
The proliferation of microorganisms in a suitable environment.