NCIt definition : A permanently established cell culture that will proliferate indefinitely given appropriate
fresh medium and space.;
Alternative definition : NCI-GLOSS: Cells of a single type (human, animal, or plant) that have been adapted
to grow continuously in the laboratory and are used in research.; BRIDG 5.3: An established cell culture that has the potential to propagate indefinitely.
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EXAMPLE(S): human HeLa cells, mouse fibroblast 3T3 cells OTHER NAME(S): NOTE(S):; CDISC: A defined cell population established from serial passage of cells in culture.;
Codes from synonyms : CDR0000044017; CDR0000044016;