Inoculum
- Pronunciation
- /in-OK-yuh-lum/
- Category
- Microbiology
- Singular
- Inoculum
- Plural
- Inocula
Definition
A preparation of microorganisms used to introduce into a culture medium or living organism.
Etymology
Example
The inoculum was introduced into the petri dish containing the nutrient agar.
Related Terms
- Culture
- Microorganism
- Growth