antibiotic sensitivity test


an·ti·bi·ot·ic sen·si·tiv·i·ty test

the in vitro testing of bacterial cultures with antibiotics to determine susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotic therapy.
See also: Bauer-Kirby test.

an·ti·bi·ot·ic sen·si·tiv·i·ty test

(antē-bī-otik sensi-tivi-tē test) In vitro testing of bacterial cultures with antibiotics to determine susceptibility of bacteria to antibiotic therapy.