Colony
Colony (medicine)
Colony (pronunciation: /ˈkɒləni/) is a term used in medicine to describe a visible mass of microorganisms that have grown and multiplied on a solid medium, such as a Petri dish. The term originates from the Latin word colonia, meaning a settlement or farm.
Etymology
The term colony in the context of microbiology was first used in the late 19th century. It is derived from the Latin colonia, which refers to a settlement or farm. This is a metaphorical extension of the original meaning, as a colony of microorganisms is seen as a settlement of individual organisms living together.
Related Terms
- Bacterial colony: A visible group of bacteria growing on a solid medium, presumably arising from a single microorganism.
- Fungal colony: A visible mass of fungal mycelium and spores growing on a solid medium.
- Colony-forming unit (CFU): A unit used in microbiology to estimate the number of viable bacteria or fungal cells in a sample.
- Colony morphology: The properties and characteristics of colonies such as size, shape, texture, and color.
- Microbiology: The study of microorganisms, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Colony
- Wikipedia's article - Colony
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