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

cell engineering

Definition:
Methods and techniques used to modify or select cells and develop conditions for growing cells for biosynthetic production of molecules (metabolic engineering), for generation of tissue structures and organs in vitro (tissue engineering), or for other bioengineering research objectives.
Concept Schemes:
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Broader Concept:
bioengineering
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URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/206573
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