Organ printing
Organ Printing
Organ printing (pronunciation: /ˈɔːrɡən ˈprɪntɪŋ/) is a branch of biotechnology that involves the creation of organs or other body parts using 3D printing technology.
Etymology
The term "organ printing" is derived from the words "organ", which comes from the Old English organe, and "printing", which comes from the Middle English prenten, meaning to press or stamp.
Process
Organ printing involves the use of bio-ink, a material made from living cells, which is loaded into a 3D printer. The printer then layers this material to create a three-dimensional structure, similar to how a regular 3D printer works. The printed organ can then be implanted into a patient.
Applications
Organ printing has the potential to revolutionize the field of transplant medicine, as it could eliminate the need for organ donors and reduce the risk of organ rejection. It could also be used in the field of drug testing, as printed organs could be used to test the effects of new drugs without the need for human or animal subjects.
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See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Organ printing
- Wikipedia's article - Organ printing
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