Streaking

What does "Streaking" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Streaking in the context of medicine refers to a method used in microbiology to isolate a pure strain from a single species of microorganism. It involves spreading a mixture of microorganisms across an agar plate with a sterile tool. As the tool is dragged across the surface, the microorganisms are spread out, reducing their density. This allows individual cells to grow separately from each other, making it easier to identify and study them.

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