organoid
/ˈɔːrɡəˌnɔɪd/
Definition
A miniaturized, simplified version of an organ produced in a lab setting, often grown from stem cells to model biological functions.
Etymology
The word combines the Greek 'organon' (instrument or organ) with the suffix '-oid,' which means 'resembling' or 'like.' It emerged in modern scientific terminology to describe lab-cultured tissues that mimic the structure and function of actual biological organs.
In the news
The term appears in the context of a research-related story about heart function, where scientists use these lab-grown models to monitor heart health. It represents advanced biological tools that help researchers study human organs without invasive procedures.
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