Definitions

1. noun

A three-dimensional cluster of cells that self-organize to resemble a particular organ or tissue, often used in research to model human development and disease.

“The researchers used organoids to study the effects of cancer on a patient’s liver tissue.”

2. adjective

Resembling or characterized by the formation of a three-dimensional cluster of cells resembling an organ or tissue.

“The new technology allows for the creation of complex organoid structures that can mimic the behavior of human organs.”