In the lab, the urine specimen is spread on an agar plate with antibiotic discs placed to determine antimicrobial susceptibility. Following incubation, the clear area around each disc is measured. What term describes the observed area of antimicrobial action around each disc?
A. zone of inhibition
B. zone of susceptibility
C. zone of resistance
D. antibiogram
A. zone of inhibition
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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).
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