EXPLANT

Etymology

Noun

explant (plural explants)

(biology) Any portion taken from a plant or an animal that will be used to initiate a culture. It can be a portion of the shoot, or of the leaves, or even just some cells.

Verb

explant (third-person singular simple present explants, present participle explanting, simple past and past participle explanted)

(medicine) To remove something, such as a medical device, that has been implanted.

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Plain brewed coffee contains almost no calories, while coffee with dairy products, sugar, and other flavorings is much higher in calories. An espresso has 20 calories. A nonfat latte has 72, while a flavored one has 134.

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