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U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Concept information

  1. Research, Technology, Methods
  2. methodology
  3. laboratory techniques
  4. minimum inhibitory concentration

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.

    Source: NAL Thesaurus Staff

    Type: Concept definition

Broader concept

Related concepts

Synonyms

  • broth microdilution method
  • MIC (minimum inhibitory concentration)

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URI

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

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