nutrient media
[/ˈnuːtriənt ˈmiːdiə/]
nounpl: nutrient media
meio de cultura nutritivo
1. A liquid or solid substance containing essential nutrients (nitrogen, carbon, minerals, vitamins) used to support the growth and reproduction of microorganisms or cells in laboratory settings
The bacteria were cultured in nutrient media to study their growth patterns.
As bactérias foram cultivadas em meio de cultura nutritivo para estudar seus padrões de crescimento.
2. A formulated chemical environment designed to provide all necessary elements for the growth of microbes, plants, or animal cells in vitro
Different types of nutrient media are used depending on the specific microorganism being cultured.
Diferentes tipos de meios de cultura nutritivos são utilizados dependendo do microrganismo específico sendo cultivado.
This is a technical term primarily used in microbiology, biotechnology, and scientific research. It is standard terminology in both Brazilian and European Portuguese scientific communities, particularly in universities, hospitals, and research institutions. The term is essential in laboratory work and is not subject to significant regional variation.
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