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minimal inhibitory concentration |
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minimal inhibitory concentration (MIC), the lowest concentration of an antibiotic medication in the blood that is effective against a bacterial infection, determined by inoculating the bacteria into a culture medium containing various concentrations of a proposed antibiotic. The lowest antibiotic concentration that stops microbial growth may be used in further treatment of the patient. Also called minimum inhibitory concentration. Compare minimal bactericidal concentration. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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