stab culture

culture /cul·ture/ (kul´cher)

1. the propagation of microorganisms or of living tissue cells in media conducive to their growth.

2. to induce such propagation.

3. the product of such propagation.cul´tural

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cell culture  a growth of cells in vitro; although the cells proliferate they do not organize into tissue.

continuous flow culture  the cultivation of bacteria in a continuous flow of fresh medium to maintain bacterial growth in logarithmic phase.

hanging-drop culture  a culture in which the material to be cultivated is inoculated into a drop of fluid attached to a coverglass inverted over a hollow slide.

plate culture  one grown on a medium, usually agar or gelatin, on a Petri dish.

primary culture  a cell or tissue culture started from material taken directly from an organism, as opposed to that from an explant from an organism.

pure culture  a culture of a single cell species, without presence of any contaminants.

slant culture  one made on the surface of solidified medium in a tube which has been tilted to provide a greater surface area for growth.

stab culture  one in which the medium is inoculated by thrusting a needle deep into its substance.

streak culture  one in which the medium is inoculated by drawing an infected wire across it.

suspension culture  a culture in which cells multiply while suspended in a suitable medium.

tissue culture  maintenance or growth of tissue, organ primordia, or the whole or part of an organ in vitro so as to preserve its architecture and function.

type culture  a culture of a species of microorganism usually maintained in a central collection of type or standard cultures.

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stab culture

n.

A culture made by inserting an inoculating needle with inoculum down the center of a solid medium contained in a test tube.

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stab culture

Etymology: ME, stabbe, piercing wound; L, colere, to cultivate

a culture made by dipping a needle into an inoculum and then into a transparent gelatin or agar medium.

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culture [kul´cher]

1. the propagation of microorganisms or of living tissue cells in special media conducive to their growth.

2. to induce such propagation.

3. the product of such propagation.

4. the shared values, beliefs, and practices of a particular group of people, which are transmitted from one generation to the next and are identified as patterns that guide the thinking and action of the group members. adj., adj cul´tural.

cell culture the maintenance or growth of animal cells in vitro, or a culture of such cells.

blood culture microbiologic examination of a blood sample to check for presence of microorganisms.

continuous flow culture the cultivation of bacteria in a continuous flow of fresh medium to maintain bacterial growth in logarithmic phase.

enrichment culture one grown on a medium, usually liquid, that has been supplemented to encourage the growth of a given type of organism.

hanging-drop culture a culture in which the material to be cultivated is inoculated into a drop of fluid attached to a coverglass inverted over a hollow slide.

primary culture a cell or tissue culture made by direct transfer from a natural source to an artificial medium.

selective culture one grown on a medium, usually solid, that has been supplemented to encourage the growth of a single species of microorganism. It may also include substances that inhibit the growth of other species.

shake culture a culture made by inoculating warm liquid agar culture medium in a tube and shaking to distribute contents evenly. Incubation of the resolidified culture allows the development of separated colonies; especially adaptable to obligate anaerobes.

slant culture one made on the surface of solidified medium in a tube which has been tilted to provide a greater surface area for growth.

culture-specific syndrome folk illnesses that are unique to a particular culture or geographical area. Each illness has a cluster of symptoms, signs, and behavioral changes that are recognized by members of the culture; usually, they also have a range of symbolic meanings and culturally agreed-upon treatments. Anorexia nervosa and Type A behavior pattern are examples of syndromes specific to industrialized cultures.

stab culture a culture into which the organisms are introduced by thrusting a needle deep into the medium.

streak culture a culture in which the surface of a solid medium is inoculated by drawing across it, in a zig-zag fashion, a wire inoculating loop carrying the inoculum.

suspension culture a culture in which cells multiply while suspended in a suitable medium.

tissue culture the maintaining or growing of tissue, organ primordia, or the whole or part of an organ in vitro so as to preserve its architecture and function.

type culture a culture of a species of microorganism usually maintained in a central collection of type cultures.

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culture

1. the propagation of microorganisms or of living tissue cells in special media conducive to their growth.

2. to induce such propagation.

3. the product of such propagation.

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anaerobic culture

one carried out in the absence of air.

continuous flow culture

the cultivation of bacteria in a continuous flow of fresh medium to maintain bacterial growth in logarithmic phase.

explant culture

a small piece of tissue such as trachea or gut maintained in culture.

hanging-drop culture

a culture in which the material to be cultivated is inoculated into a drop of fluid attached to a coverglass inverted over a hollow slide.

primary culture

a cell or tissue culture started from material taken directly from an organism. Subsequent passages of cells are referred to as secondary cultures.

secondary culture

a subculture derived from a primary culture.

slant culture

one made on the surface of solidified medium in a tube which has been tilted when the agar was solidifying to provide a greater surface area for growth.

stab culture

a culture into which the organisms are introduced by thrusting a needle deep into the medium.

streak culture

one in which the medium is inoculated by drawing an infected wire loop across it.

suspension culture

a culture in which cells multiply while suspended in a suitable liquid medium.

tissue culture

the maintaining or growing of tissue, organ primordia, or the whole or part of an organ in vitro so as to preserve its architecture and function. Used loosely to refer to monolayer cell cultures. See explant culture (above).

type culture

a culture of a species of microorganism usually maintained in a central reference collection of type or standard organisms.