Significance of Inhibition zone
Inhibition zone refers to the area surrounding an antimicrobial agent in which microbial growth is inhibited. This zone is typically assessed in laboratory studies by measuring the diameter of clear regions around antibiotic or antimicrobial discs on agar plates, indicating the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent. It serves as a key metric for evaluating the efficacy of various substances against bacteria and fungi, assisting researchers in determining the potency of antimicrobial compounds.
Synonyms: Clear zone
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The concept of Inhibition zone in scientific sources
The term "Inhibition zone" describes the area surrounding a substance where bacterial growth is hindered, measured in millimeters, and is utilized to evaluate the antimicrobial efficacy of that substance.
From: World Journal of Pharmaceutical Research
(1) The area around a substance in an agar plate where microbial growth is inhibited, measured to assess the antimicrobial effectiveness of the extracts.[1] (2) The clear area around a bacterial isolate where growth is inhibited, indicating antibacterial activity.[2] (3) Areas around a substance where microbial growth is prevented, used to measure the effectiveness of the extracts.[3] (4) Regions around an antibacterial substance where microorganisms have been unable to grow, measured to assess the antibacterial activity in different extracts of Chaetomorpha antennina.[4] (5) The designated area around a sample disc where bacterial growth is inhibited, measured to assess the effectiveness of antibacterial agents.[5]
From: Ancient Science of Life
(1) An area around a disc where the growth of fungi is prevented, indicating the effectiveness of the antimicrobial agent.[6] (2) The areas around the discs where bacterial growth is prevented, measured in centimeters to assess the effectiveness of the antibacterial extracts.[7] (3) The area around the disc in disc diffusion assays indicating bacterial growth inhibition, measured in millimeters.[8] (4) Measured areas around the discs where bacterial growth is halted due to the antimicrobial effects of the extracts; reported in millimeters for different bacteria.[9] (5) The area surrounding an antimicrobial agent disc where microbial growth is prevented, reflective of the agent's efficacy.[10]
From: AYU (Journal of Research in Ayurveda)
(1) The area around a substance where bacterial growth is prevented, measured in millimeters to assess antimicrobial activity.[11]
From: Journal of Ayurveda and Integrative Medicine
(1) Areas where growth of bacteria is inhibited by MHPE, measured in millimeters ranging from 12.5 to 24.0 mm.[12]
From: Ayushdhara journal
(1) The area around a substance in an agar plate where fungal growth is inhibited, serving as an indicator of the antifungal effect.[13]