Axenic Culture (also known as Culture, Axenic, Cultures, Axenic): Culture of an isolated organism free from any other associating or contaminating organisms.

NIH MeSH · D061245Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment

Axenic Culture

Also known asCulture, Axenic · Cultures, Axenic · Axenic Cultures

Definition

Culture of an isolated organism free from any other associating or contaminating organisms.

MeSH classification

  • E01.370.225.875.074
  • E05.200.875.074
  • E05.481.500.124

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Common questions about Axenic Culture

What does Axenic Culture mean in medicine?
Culture of an isolated organism free from any other associating or contaminating organisms. This definition is taken from the National Library of Medicine's MeSH (Medical Subject Headings) 2026 release, which is the standard vocabulary used to index PubMed and most medical literature.
Is Axenic Culture known by any other names?
Yes. Axenic Culture is also referred to as Culture, Axenic, Cultures, Axenic, Axenic Cultures in different clinical, research and patient-facing contexts. The MeSH descriptor groups all of these synonyms under a single canonical concept so research and records stay consistent.
Where does Axenic Culture sit in the medical classification?
Axenic Culture falls under the broader medical category "Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment" in the MeSH hierarchy (tree numbers: E01.370.225.875.074, E05.200.875.074, E05.481.500.124). Browsing the related concepts on this page takes you to neighbouring topics in the same branch of medicine.
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Source: NIH MeSH 2026 (D061245) — National Library of Medicine, public domain. View official MeSH record ↗