selective media
[sɪˈlɛktɪv ˈmiːdiə]
nounpl: selective media
meios de cultura seletivos
1. Culture media that contain substances inhibiting the growth of unwanted microorganisms while allowing the growth of desired microorganisms
The laboratory technician used selective media to isolate Salmonella from the food sample.
A técnica de laboratório usou meios de cultura seletivos para isolar Salmonella da amostra de alimento.
2. In microbiology, growth media formulated with specific chemical compounds or antibiotics to favor the cultivation of particular bacterial species
MacConkey agar is a selective media commonly used to differentiate gram-negative bacteria.
Ágar MacConkey é um meio de cultura seletivo comumente usado para diferenciar bactérias gram-negativas.
This is primarily a scientific and technical term used in microbiology laboratories, universities, and clinical settings in both Brazil and Portugal. It is not part of everyday colloquial language but is essential terminology in healthcare, food safety, and research contexts. The term reflects the internationalization of scientific vocabulary, with Portuguese speakers in both Brazil and Portugal using this term in professional and academic environments.
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