total microbial count(The term "total microbial count" can refer to the total number of bacteria and fungi present or to the total number of bacteria. <...> The chapter describes a "total aerobic microbial count" (TAMC), which refers to bacteria only, and a "total yeast and mould count" (TYMC; which refers to fungi only). In past editions of the pharmacopeia, the bacterial count and fungal count were added together to produce a total microbial count. However, since 2005, the pharmacopeia requires the two to be reported separately and assessed against specified limits. (Tim Sandle) Wakeful dormouse)
