Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
inocula
noun
in-ˈä-kyə-lə
Definition
Small quantities of infectious agents, such as bacteria or viruses, introduced into a host for the purpose of vaccination or research.
Examples
- The laboratory used various inocula to study the effects on the immune system.
- Inocula can be derived from several sources, such as cultures or infected tissues.
Meaning
Inocula refer to specific samples of microorganisms that are used to stimulate an immune response in a host organism or for experimental purposes.
Synonyms
- Sample
- Inoculum
- Culture
