Tissue engineering uses combinations of cells, biodegradeable scaffolds and other biological substances to repair or replace body parts.

 

Tissue engineering is a broad term

The term encompasses the use of biocompatible and biodegradable scaffolds, cells, hydrogels, and necessary growth factors in a damaged body part to mimic the native features of the specific tissue and provide support until it matures.

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Dr Sheila Strover (Editor)
BSc (Hons), MB BCh, MBA

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