
Meaning of BLOOD AGAR
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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a culture medium containing whole blood as the nutrient |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | An agar-based medium which has been enriched with sterilized, defibinated blood (sheep, rabbit or horse). It is used for primary plating and subculturing, especially to determine bacterial hemolysis. |
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