Biofabrication: meaning, definitions and examples

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biofabrication

 

[ ˌbʌɪəʊˌfæbrɪˈkeɪʃən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

technology

Biofabrication is the production of complex living and non-living biological products from raw materials such as cells, molecules, and biomaterials. This process involves the use of advanced manufacturing technologies to create tissues, organs, or even entire organisms.

Synonyms

bioprinting, organ fabrication, tissue engineering

Examples of usage

  • Biofabrication has revolutionized the field of regenerative medicine.
  • The biofabrication of artificial organs offers a promising solution to the shortage of donor organs.
  • Researchers are exploring the potential of biofabrication to create personalized medical treatments.

Translations

Translations of the word "biofabrication" in other languages:

🇵🇹 biofabricação

🇮🇳 जैव निर्माण

🇩🇪 Biofabrikation

🇮🇩 biofabrication

🇺🇦 біофабрикація

🇵🇱 biofabrykacja

🇯🇵 バイオファブリケーション

🇫🇷 biofabrication

🇪🇸 biofabricación

🇹🇷 biyofabrikasyon

🇰🇷 바이오제조

🇸🇦 تصنيع بيولوجي

🇨🇿 biofabrication

🇸🇰 biofabrikácia

🇨🇳 生物制造

🇸🇮 biofabrikacija

🇮🇸 lífefnisframleiðsla

🇰🇿 биофабрикация

🇬🇪 ბიოფაბრიკაცია

🇦🇿 biofabrikasiya

🇲🇽 biofabricación

Etymology

The term 'biofabrication' originated in the early 21st century as a result of advancements in biotechnology and tissue engineering. It reflects the growing interest in creating biological products using innovative manufacturing techniques. Biofabrication has the potential to revolutionize various industries, including healthcare, biotechnology, and bioengineering.

See also: fabricate, fabricated, fabrication, fabrications, fabrics.