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organoid

organoid

9.5
Like a small part of an organ in shape or function
  • adjective
  • /ˈɔrɡəˌnɔɪd/
  • Specialized
translation icon : organoide
  • The cells were arranged in solid, organoid, and trabecular patterns; thin fibrous stroma and blood vessels separated the trabecular and organoid forms.

Examples

  • The Marino and Muller-Hermelink system divides tumors into cortical (organoid), mixed, and medullary types.

    Academic text (2007)

  • As our findings reveal that proper morphogenesis requires mechanical interactions between different tissues, we anticipate that the consideration of mechanical signals in the organoid field will increase the success of ex vivo-engineered tissues.

    Academic text (2018)

  • The cells were arranged in solid, organoid, and trabecular patterns; thin fibrous stroma and blood vessels separated the trabecular and organoid forms.

    Academic text (2008)

  • The researchers developed an organoid that closely mimics the structure and function of human liver tissue.

  • This new technique allowed scientists to create an organoid that behaves like a miniature version of an actual pancreas.

  • Their study showed that the organoid model could replicate the essential functions of a real kidney.

How Organ-Like

organoid
  • Specialized
9.5
cellular
  • Specialized
62 4.8

Surface Forms

organoid positive

Morphology

organoid = organ (transparent) = organ + oid

The adjective is directly formed from 'organ' + the productive suffix '-oid' meaning 'resembling', so learners can derive the meaning.

Etymology

Organoid comes from organ 'body part' and the ending -oid 'like', the same ending you see in humanoid. So organoid as an adjective means 'like an organ', something that looks or works like a body organ.