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Fields of Study > engineering > bioengineering > tissue engineering
Research, Technology, Methods > engineering > bioengineering > tissue engineering
Preferred Term:

tissue engineering

Definition:
Generating tissue in vitro for clinical applications, such as replacing wounded tissues or impaired organs. The use of tissue scaffolding enables the generation of complex multi-layered tissues and tissue structures.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
bioengineering
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206572
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