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WordNet Dictionary |
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[n] a hybrid cell resulting from the fusion of a lymphocyte and a tumor cell; used to culture a specific monoclonal antibody |
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HYBRIDOMA is a 9 letter word that starts with H. |
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Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | An immortalized, antibody-secreting cell line that is used to produce certain desirable antibodies; a hybridoma is created by fusing a lymphocyte with a special myeloma. |
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Glossary |
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| | Definition: | | A hybrid cell, composed of a B Iymphocyte fused to a tumor cell, which grows indefinitely in tissue culture and is selected for the secretion of a specific antibody of interest. |
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