minimum inhibitory concentration

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minimum inhibitory concentration (plural minimum inhibitory concentrations)

  1. (microbiology, pharmacology) The lowest concentration of a chemical (usually a drug) which prevents visible in vitro growth of bacteria or fungi.
    Synonym: (initialism) MIC