Verna-Latin-The spring season. A great name for the dog that you adopt in the spring time. Vespera-Latin-The evening star. This girl dog is at her best in the evening. Virginia-Latin-A lady who is pure and virginal.
Mannitol Salt Agar (MSA) is a selective and differential medium. The high concentration of salt (7.5%) selects for members of the genus Staphylococcus, since they can tolerate high saline levels.
Measurement systems analysis (MSA) is used to evaluate the capacity of a measurement system from the following statistical properties: bias, linearity, stability, repeatability and reproducibility. Some of the applications of MSA are: 1  Provide a criterion to accept new measuring equipment.