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cultured cell line

Meaning of cultured cell line: Cells of a single type (human, animal, or plant) that have been adapted to grow continuously in the laboratory and are used in research.

Definition of cultured cell line

Cells of a single type (human, animal, or plant) that have been adapted to grow continuously in the laboratory and are used in research.

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