Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
cell-pellet
Noun
/sɛl ˈpɛlɪt/
Definition
A concentrated mass of cells formed by centrifugation in a solution.
Examples
- The researcher collected a cell-pellet for further analysis.
- After centrifugation, the cell-pellet was resuspended in a buffer solution.
- A clean cell-pellet indicates effective cell harvesting techniques.
Meaning
Cell pellets are created when cells in a liquid suspension are subjected to centrifugal force, causing them to settle at the bottom of the container, forming a compact mass.
Synonyms
- Cell mass
- Cell deposit
- Cell sediment
