Vocabulary Entry

hybridoma

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noun

A hybridoma is a cell that is produced by the fusion of a specific antibody-producing white blood cell and a myeloma (cancer) cell, used in the production of monoclonal antibodies.

Example Sentences

"The scientist cultured a hybridoma to produce the desired monoclonal antibodies."

"Hybridomas are essential in immunology for creating targeted therapies."

"Since its discovery, hybridoma technology has revolutionized medical diagnostics."