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Concept information

Preferred term

minimum inhibitory concentration

Type

  • Topic

Definition

  • Information A microbial sensitivity test which measures the lowest concentration of an antimicrobial agent that inhibits the growth of a microorganism.

Broader concept

Synonyms

  • broth microdilution method
  • MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration)

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/10185

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