explant

English

noun
Definitions
  • (biology) Any portion taken from a plant or an animal that will be used to initiate a culture. It can be a portion of the shoot, or of the leaves, or even just some cells.

Etymology

Prefix from English plant (set firmly, sole, place).

Origin

English

plant

Gloss

set firmly, sole, place

Concept
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The body

Ontological Category

Person/Thing

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