Culture

preserve (bacteria, tissue cells, etc.) in environments conducive to growth.

Biliary cell culture has been attempted by a number of researchers.

by Arminkshipper July 08, 2024

Culture

the growth of microorganisms in artificial media that has nutrients, such as bacteria or tissue cells.

The cells multiply quickly in culture.

by Arminkshipper July 08, 2024

Join the club

used as an observation that someone else is in a difficult or unwelcome situation similar to one's own.

"if you're confused, join the club!"

by Arminkshipper May 20, 2025

The earth move

used to describe the feeling of experiencing an orgasm.

They both laughed afterwards, someone saying, "Wow, did the earth move for you?"

by Arminkshipper July 04, 2024

Choke

(in sports) lose nerve and perform poorly at a critical juncture in a match or competition.

We were the only team that didn't choke when it came down to the wire.

by Arminkshipper June 26, 2024

Of a truth

Certainly

"of a truth, such things used to happen"

by Arminkshipper July 31, 2024

Standard

the large, frequently erect uppermost petal of a papilionaceous flower.

The bee buzzed happily, attracted by the vibrant colors of the pea flower's standard petal.

by Arminkshipper July 23, 2024