What Does CFU Stand For?
CFU stands for Colony Forming Unit
CFU, or Colony Forming Unit, is a measure used in microbiology to estimate the number of viable microorganisms in a sample. It represents the number of colony-forming units that can proliferate and develop into individual colonies when cultured under optimal conditions. CFUs are essential for quantifying microbial populations in various applications, including clinical diagnostics, food safety testing, and environmental monitoring.
Added on 27th September 2008 | Last edited on 16th June 2025 | Edit Acronym