explant

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Synonyms: explat, explan

Antonyms: explat, explan

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} Any portion taken from a plant or an animal that will be used to initiate a culture. It can be a portion of the shoot, or of the leaves, or even just some cells.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|medicine}} To remove something, such as a medical device, that has been [[implant]]ed.

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