Explanting

/ɪkˈplæntɪŋ/ verb, present participle

Definition

The act of removing a plant or biological tissue from its location in an organism or medium.

Etymology

Present participle of explant, using the -ing suffix to show ongoing action. Combines ex- (out) with plant (to place in earth or body).

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Scientists explanting tissues from living organisms can grow them in laboratory dishes—this technique enabled the creation of cellular therapies and helped solve mysteries about how diseases develop.

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