Decellularize
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈsɛljələɹaɪz/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Decellularize is a verb meaning (medicine) To remove cells or cellular material from (such as from an organ or tissue).
Meaning
(medicine) To remove cells or cellular material from (such as from an organ or tissue).
Example Sentences
The method comprises contacting the tissue to be decellularized with a hypotonic solution under conditions such that cell lysis occurs, and subsequently subjecting the tissue to nuclease treatment under conditions such that the tissue is rendered histologically acellular.
Word Forms
- decellularizes
- decellularizing
- decellularized
- decellularise
- de-cellularize
- de-cellularise
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include decellularise, acellularize, devascularize, denucleate, decorporate, deossify.
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