culture medium

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WordNet Dictionary
	Definition:		[n]  (bacteriology) a nutrient substance (solid or liquid) that is used to cultivate micro-organisms
	Synonyms:		medium
	See Also:		agar, matter, nutrient agar, substance
Biology Dictionary
	Definition:		A nutrient material, either solid or liquid, used to support the growth of cells or entire organisms (such as plants, plant cells, bacteria, fungi) in vitro.