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Definition of Culture medium
1. Noun. (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms.
Exact synonyms: Medium
Generic synonyms: Food, Nutrient
Category relationships: Bacteriology
Specialized synonyms: Agar, Nutrient Agar
Generic synonyms: Food, Nutrient
Category relationships: Bacteriology
Specialized synonyms: Agar, Nutrient Agar
Medical Definition of Culture medium
1. A substance, either solid or liquid, used for the cultivation, isolation, identification, or storage of microorganisms. Synonym: growth medium, medium, nutrient medium. (05 Mar 2000)