Stem Cell Biology Terms

noun the act of renewing oneself or the process of undergoing a renewal

adjective describing the act or process of renewing oneself

• Stem cells have the ability of self-renewal, allowing them to divide and differentiate into various cell types.
• If you take care of yourself and practice self-renewal, you'll feel rejuvenated and ready to take on anything.
• Dude, you seriously need some self-renewal time to recharge and get your energy back.
• Just like a phoenix rising from the ashes, self-renewal is the key to starting fresh and reinventing yourself.

noun a small, simplified version of an organ produced in vitro for use in research

adjective relating to or characteristic of an organoid

• The research team successfully grew organoids in the lab to study their cellular behavior.
• I heard they're growing tiny organoids in the lab for experiments.
• Check out these mini organoids they're growing, it's so cool!
• Her mind was like an organoid, complex and intricate in its structure.