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bioprinting

American  
[bahy-oh-prin-ting] / ˈbaɪ oʊˌprɪn tɪŋ /

noun

  1. the act, process, or instance of using a 3D printer to produce material made of living cells.


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Russian state scientists appointed by Putin have focused on two key technologies: bioprinting, or 3D-printing living tissue, and xenotransplantation, or growing human organs inside mini-pigs, a porcine breed deemed genetically compatible to humans.

From The Wall Street Journal May 29, 2026

Scientists are using laboratory-grown cell models and three-dimensional bioprinting technology to recreate the early stages of disease development.

From BBC May 8, 2026

Even the bioprinting technology used for cloning in the show, Fishko says, is not as outlandish as some might think.

From Los Angeles Times Jun. 20, 2024

In an age of artificial intelligence and bioprinting, Le Tellier imbues our ancient dread of doubles with new meaning.

From New York Times Feb. 12, 2024

This study involved the bioprinting of all six major primary human cell types present in skin combined with specialized hydrogels as a bioink.

From Science Daily Oct. 4, 2023

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