cloning


Definition: Meaning of, cloning in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈkləʊnɪŋ /

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cloning clonings
  1. a gene, organism or cell a general term for the research activity that creates a copy of some biological entity
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cloning used in phrases

  • biomedical cloning (noun)
    1. especially stem cells nuclear transplantation of a patient's own cells to make an oocyte from which immune-compatible cells can be derived for transplant
  • human reproductive cloning (noun)
    1. the reproductive cloning of a sentient human being; generally considered ethically unacceptable
  • reproductive cloning (noun)
    1. making a full living copy of an organism; requires a surrogate mother
  • therapeutic cloning (noun)
    1. especially stem cells nuclear transplantation of a patient's own cells to make an oocyte from which immune-compatible cells can be derived for transplant
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