microbial isolation
[maɪˈkroʊbiəl ˌaɪsəˈleɪʃən]
nounpl: microbial isolations
isolamento microbiano
1. The process of separating and obtaining pure cultures of microorganisms from a mixed population or environmental sample
Microbial isolation is essential for identifying pathogenic bacteria in clinical specimens.
O isolamento microbiano é essencial para identificar bactérias patogênicas em espécimes clínicas.
2. The technique of cultivating a single species or strain of microorganism in pure form, free from other organisms
The researchers performed microbial isolation using selective media and streaking methods.
Os pesquisadores realizaram isolamento microbiano usando meios seletivos e técnicas de estriamento.
3. The result of successfully obtaining a pure culture of a specific microorganism
Each microbial isolation was identified using biochemical tests and genetic sequencing.
Cada isolamento microbiano foi identificado usando testes bioquímicos e sequenciamento genético.
Microbial isolation is a fundamental technique in both Brazilian and American microbiology and clinical laboratory practice. In Brazil, it is a standard curriculum component in medical technology programs (Tecnologia em Análises Clínicas) and pharmaceutical sciences. The terminology remains consistent across Portuguese-speaking countries and is crucial in clinical diagnostics, particularly for identifying nosocomial infections in hospitals.
Related Idioms & Phrases
to perform microbial isolation
successful microbial isolation
obtaining a microbial isolation
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