Tissue cultures

What does "Tissue cultures" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

Tissue cultures refer to the process of growing cells in a lab under controlled conditions. Usually, these cells are taken from plants or animals. This method is often used in medical research to study the behavior of cells, test new drugs, or understand the progression of diseases. It's like creating a mini model of a part of the body in a petri dish to observe and experiment on.

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