Culture medium

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Stem Cell

The broth that covers cells in a culture dish, which contains nutrients to feed the cells as well as other growth factors that may be added to direct desired changes in the cells.

The President's Council on Bioethics — The President's Council on Bioethics Glossary

The liquid that covers cells in a culture dish and contains nutrients to feed the cells. Medium may also include other growth factors added to produce desired changes in the cells.

NIH — Stem Cell Information Glossary

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Food Biotechnology

Any nutrient system for the cultivation of cells, bacteria or other organisms; usually a complex mixture of organic and inorganic nutrients.

UN Food and Agriculture Organization — Glossary of Biotechnology for Food and Agriculture