inoculum
[ ih-nok-yuh-luhm ]
/ ɪˈnɒk yə ləm /
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noun, plural in·oc·u·la [ih-nok-yuh-luh]. /ɪˈnɒk yə lə/.
the substance used to make an inoculation.
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Origin of inoculum
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British Dictionary definitions for inoculum
inoculum
inoculant
/ (ɪˈnɒkjʊləm) /
noun plural -la (-lə) or -lants
med the substance used in giving an inoculation
Word Origin for inoculum
C20: New Latin; see inoculate
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Medical definitions for inoculum
inoculum
[ ĭ-nŏk′yə-ləm ]
n. pl. in•oc•u•lums
The microorganisms or other material used in an inoculation.inoculant
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