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bioprinting

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[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

The University of Waterloo-based team combined cutting-edge bioprinting techniques with synthetic structures or microfluidic chips.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2023

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