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Cells, Cultured
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Definition
: Cells propagated in vitro in special media conducive to their growth. Cultured cells are used to study developmental, morphologic, metabolic, physiologic, and genetic processes, among others.
note category: do not confuse with CELL CULTURE TECHNIQUES (Cat E); not for bact or other micro-organisms; almost always NIM with no subheadings; check HUMANS or ANIMALS; do not routinely add tissue or organ; TUMOR CELLS, CULTURED is available
See Also
Cell Culture Techniques
;
Coculture Techniques
;
Diffusion Chambers, Culture
Examples
Cell Line
;
Clone Cells
;
Cytokine-Induced Killer Cells
;
Feeder Cells
;
Hybrid Cells
;
Spheroids, Cellular
;
Tumor Cells, Cultured
Other names
Cultured Cell; Cultured Cells; Cell, Cultured