TechnologyAugust 13, 2026
microphysiological
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Definition
Relating to the biological functions of tissues and organs as observed on a very small, cellular, or organ-like scale.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'mikros' (small) combined with 'physiology,' which comes from the Greek 'physis' (nature) and 'logia' (study of). It entered English to describe the scientific study or replication of life processes at a microscopic level.
In the news
The term describes CN Bio’s systems, which function as miniaturized models of human organs, allowing researchers to study physiological processes at a microscopic level. It is vital because it represents a shift from large-scale animal testing to more accurate, human-centric biological modeling.
CN Bio – The Body in Miniature
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