(idiomatic) A balanced position between two opposite extremes.

(humorous) Unconscious and near death.

(organic chemistry, of an aliphatic compound) Having a chain of between about six and twelve carbon atoms

(medicine) Any substance, such as barium sulfate, used in radiography to increase the visibility of internal structures.

Abbreviation of Löwenstein-Jensen medium.

Having a medium or intermediate size

growth medium that allows two or more organisms to be distinguished from one another by some parameter, such as growth vs. no-growth, distinguishing colors, distinguishing morphologies, etc.

(cricket) a medium pace bowler

(cricket) describing a style of bowling, intermediate in speed between spin and pace, in which the bowler uses swing or seam to take wickets

(microbiology) A liquid or gel, containing nutrients, that is used to cultivate microorganisms.