A growth of bacteria or other microorganisms, cells, or tissues cultivated artificially in the laboratory. Microorganisms are collected from the site of an infection and cultured to produce adequate amounts so that tests to identy them can be performed. Cells may be cultured to diagnose disorders prenatally and for study of chromosomes (see chromosome analysis). Some tissues, such as skin, may be cultured to produce larger amounts for grafting.
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