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measure (en) > somatic cell count (en)

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  • A somatic cell count (SCC) is a cell count of somatic cells in a fluid specimen, usually milk. In dairying, the SCC is an indicator of the quality of milk—specifically, its low likeliness to contain harmful bacteria, and thus its high food safety. White blood cells (leukocytes) constitute the majority of somatic cells in question. The number of somatic cells increases in response to pathogenic bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus, a cause of mastitis. (en)
  • Süt veren hayvanlarda özellikle mastitte artış gösteren sütteki akyuvar ve epitel hücre sayısı. (tr)

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