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A vessel or container in which living organisms or biological processes are used to produce a desired end product, such as bacteria used to produce insulin.
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The bioreactor is a key component in the production process of pharmaceuticals.
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They're using a bioreactor to grow cells for research purposes.
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That bioreactor setup is pretty cool, huh?
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Think of a bioreactor as a mini ecosystem where cells thrive and multiply.