Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

explant

Verb
/ɪkˈsplænt/
Definition
A process in which tissue is removed from its natural environment and cultured in vitro.
Examples
  • The researchers decided to explant skin tissue to study its regeneration capabilities.
  • After removing the cells, the scientist will explant them into a nutrient-rich medium.
Meaning
To explant means to take cells or tissues from a living organism and place them in a controlled artificial environment for study or propagation.
Synonyms
  • Extract
  • Transfer