English Explanatory Dictionary

HeLa cell

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An immortal cell line that can divide an unlimited number of times in a laboratory cell culture plate, as long as fundamental cell survival conditions are met.

Word forms

HeLa cell HeLa cells

Etymology

Named after the American cancer patient Henrietta Lacks.

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