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Biological Material
Biological material (pronunciation: /baɪəˈlɒdʒɪkəl məˈtɪərɪəl/) refers to any material that is of, or derived from, living organisms. This includes substances such as DNA, RNA, proteins, cells, tissues, and organs.
Etymology
The term "biological material" is derived from the Greek word "bios" meaning "life" and the Latin word "materia" meaning "matter, substance".
Related Terms
- Biomaterial: A nonviable material used in medical devices, intended to interact with biological systems.
- Biological sample: A small amount of biological material, such as blood or tissue, collected for laboratory analysis.
- Biobank: A type of biorepository that stores biological samples for use in research.
- Biorepository: A facility that collects, catalogs, and stores samples of biological material.
- Biospecimen: A biological material, such as tissue, blood, urine, or saliva, that is collected from a living organism.
See Also
References
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Biological material
- Wikipedia's article - Biological material
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