The act of removing a plant or biological tissue from its location in an organism or medium.
Present participle of explant, using the -ing suffix to show ongoing action. Combines ex- (out) with plant (to place in earth or body).
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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