Cultivated
Cultivated
Cultivated (pronunciation: /ˈkʌltɪveɪtɪd/) is a term often used in various fields of medicine, particularly in relation to the growth and development of certain organisms or cells in a controlled environment. The term is derived from the Latin cultivatus, which means 'prepared for crops, tilled'.
Etymology
The term 'cultivated' is derived from the Latin cultivatus, which is the past participle of colere meaning 'to till'. It was first used in the English language in the 17th century, and has since been adopted in various fields, including medicine, to refer to the process of growing and developing organisms or cells in a controlled environment.
Usage in Medicine
In medicine, the term 'cultivated' is often used to refer to the process of growing and developing organisms or cells in a controlled environment. This is often done in a laboratory setting, where conditions can be carefully controlled to ensure optimal growth and development. For example, bacteria may be cultivated in a petri dish for the purpose of studying their growth and behavior.
Cultivation is a crucial process in many areas of medicine, including microbiology, virology, and cell biology. It allows scientists to study the characteristics of various organisms and cells, and to develop treatments for various diseases.
Related Terms
- Cultivation (microbiology): The process of growing microorganisms in a controlled environment.
- Cell culture: The process of growing cells in a controlled environment.
- Tissue culture: The process of growing tissues in a controlled environment.
- Microbiology: The study of microorganisms, including their growth and development.
- Virology: The study of viruses, including their growth and development.
- Cell biology: The study of cells, including their growth and development.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cultivated
- Wikipedia's article - Cultivated
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