Mesh term Culture Media
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Laboratory Chemicals
Description
Any liquid or solid preparation made specifically for the growth, storage, or transport of microorganisms or other types of cells. The variety of media that exist allow for the culturing of specific microorganisms and cell types, such as differential media, selective media, test media, and defined media. Solid media consist of liquid media that have been solidified with an agent such as AGAR or GELATIN.Browse to child terms:
Culture Media, Conditioned
Culture Media, Serum-Free
Tissue Scaffolds
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