The growth and development of organisms or organs outside their normal biological environment, such as in artificial culture systems.
From Greek 'ekto-' (outside) + 'genesis' (origin, creation). Coined by scientists studying tissue culture and artificial reproduction, this term describes organisms developing in laboratory conditions rather than within a body.
Ectogenesis is the science behind growing organs in labs and test-tube babies—it's literally the dream of creating life outside bodies, which is becoming real today.
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