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explant

Biology
Definition of explant

verb

Pronunciation: /ɪksˈplɑːnt, ɛks-/

[with object] (usually as adjective explanted)
  • transfer (living cells, tissues, or organs) from animals or plants to a nutrient medium: explanted tissues

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɛksplɑːnt/

  • a cell, organ, or piece of tissue which has been transferred in this way.

Derivatives

explantation

Pronunciation: /-ˈteɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

Origin:

early 20th century: from modern Latin explantare, from ex- 'out' + plantare 'to plant'

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Definition of explant in the US English dictionary

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