+A **culture medium** is a specific blend of nutrients, salts, and growth factors, designed to support the proliferation of [microorganisms](/wiki/microorganism) or facilitate [cell culture](/wiki/cell_culture) in a controlled environment. It acts as an artificial habitat, enabling study and expansion of biological specimens.
+## See also
+- [Agar](/wiki/agar)
+- [Sterilization](/wiki/sterilization)
+- [Petri Dish](/wiki/petri_dish)
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