INHIBITORY CONCENTRATION 50
\ɪnhˈɪbɪtəɹˌi kˌɒnsəntɹˈe͡ɪʃən fˈɪfti], \ɪnhˈɪbɪtəɹˌi kˌɒnsəntɹˈeɪʃən fˈɪfti], \ɪ_n_h_ˈɪ_b_ɪ_t_ə_ɹ_ˌi k_ˌɒ_n_s_ə_n_t_ɹ_ˈeɪ_ʃ_ə_n f_ˈɪ_f_t_i]\
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The concentration of a compound needed to reduce population growth of organisms, including eukaryotic cells, by 50% in vitro. Though often expressed to denote in vitro antibacterial activity, it is also used as a benchmark for cytotoxicity to eukaryotic cells in culture.
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tinctura quininae ammoniata
- A preparation made by dissolving quinin sulphate in alcohol [Br. Ph.].