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Definition of Petri dish
1. Noun. A shallow dish used to culture bacteria.
Generic synonyms: Dish
Medical Definition of Petri dish
1. A small, shallow, circular dish made of thin glass or clear plastic with a loosely fitting, overlapping cover used especially in microbiology for the cultivation of microorganisms on solid media; it is frequently referred to as a plate. (05 Mar 2000)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Petri Dish
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