Cultures
Cultures (medicine)
Cultures (pronounced: kuhl-chers) is a term used in medicine to refer to the process of growing microorganisms, cells, or tissues in a controlled environment. The term originates from the Latin word "colere", which means "to cultivate".
Types of Cultures
There are several types of cultures used in medicine, including:
- Bacterial culture: This is a method used to multiply bacterial organisms in a controlled environment. It is often used in the diagnosis of infectious diseases.
- Tissue culture: This involves the growth of cells in an artificial environment. It is used in research to study the effects of diseases and drugs on cells.
- Cell culture: This is a technique used to grow cells under controlled conditions, often to produce biologically active substances.
Procedure
The procedure for creating cultures in medicine involves several steps:
- Sample Collection: A sample is collected from the patient. This could be a swab, blood sample, or tissue sample.
- Inoculation: The sample is placed in a medium that encourages the growth of the microorganism or cells.
- Incubation: The inoculated medium is placed in an environment with the right conditions for growth.
- Identification: The grown culture is then identified by examining its characteristics.
Uses
Cultures are used in medicine for various purposes, including:
- Diagnosis: Cultures can help identify the cause of an infection.
- Research: They are used in research to study the effects of diseases and drugs on cells.
- Drug Testing: Cultures can be used to test the effectiveness of drugs.
Related Terms
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cultures
- Wikipedia's article - Cultures
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