The in vitro (i.e., outside of body, in a test tube) propagation of cells isolated from living organisms.
A technique for studying cells from specific tissues. After isolation, the cells are grown in media containing all the known ingredients essential for their support. Different cell types may have different requirements.
The process of growing cells in a nutrient solution or material outside the body.
The growth of cells in vitro for experimental purposes. The cells proliferate but do not organize into tissue.