tissue culture
Tissue culture involves growing cells or tissues in a controlled environment, essential for research, medical treatments, and biological product development.
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Definition
C1Biology
(technical, academic)The technique of growing cells or tissues in an artificial environment outside the organism.
Example
- Scientists used tissue culture to study the cancer cells in detail.
- Tissue culture is crucial for developing new vaccines.
C1Laboratory
(technical, research)A method of cultivating cells or tissues in a nutrient-rich medium for experimentation or therapeutic purposes.
Example
- In the lab, tissue culture allows for the testing of new drugs on human cells.
- Researchers rely on tissue culture to produce antibodies for medical use.
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