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Research, Technology, Methods > technology > biotechnology > bioprinting
Fields of Study > engineering > bioengineering > bioprinting
Research, Technology, Methods > engineering > bioengineering > bioprinting
Preferred Term:

bioprinting

Definition:
A material transfer technique used for assembling biological material or cells into a prescribed organization to create functional structures such as microchip analytic devices, cell microarrays, or three dimensional anatomical structures.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
biotechnology, bioengineering
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • tissue printing
  • cell printing
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206567
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