An organ or organ-like structure that is created using biological engineering, or a naturally-occurring biological organ when studied as a unified system.
From bio- (life) + organ (a body part with specific function), combining biology with anatomy terms. The term emerged in 21st-century biomedical engineering when scientists began growing artificial organs.
Scientists have actually 3D-printed bioorgans using living cells—there are labs right now growing kidney-like structures that could someday replace organs damaged by disease!
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