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minimum inhibitory concentration

minimum inhibitory concentration noun: the lowest concentration of a chemical (usually a drug) which prevents visible in vitro growth of bacteria or fungi.

Noun

minimum inhibitory concentration (plural minimum inhibitory concentrations)

  1. The lowest concentration of a chemical (usually a drug) which prevents visible in vitro growth of bacteria or fungi.
    Synonyms:
    MIC

Synonyms of minimum inhibitory concentration

Forms of minimum inhibitory concentration

pluralminimum inhibitory concentrations
alternative formminimal inhibitory concentration

Questions about minimum inhibitory concentration

What does minimum inhibitory concentration mean?
Minimum inhibitory concentration means the lowest concentration of a chemical (usually a drug) which prevents visible in vitro growth of bacteria or fungi.
What part of speech is minimum inhibitory concentration?
Minimum inhibitory concentration is a noun.
What is the plural of minimum inhibitory concentration?
The plural of minimum inhibitory concentration is minimum inhibitory concentrations.

Words near minimum inhibitory concentration in the dictionary

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  6. minimum inhibitory concentration
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