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What does the term “immortal cell line” mean? Henrietta Lacks
13 days ago | beth

What does the term “immortal cell line” mean?

The term 'immortal cell line' refers to cells that can divide and grow indefinitely in culture. Unlike normal cells, which have a limited number of divisions, immortal cell lines like HeLa can proliferate continuously, providing a consistent resource for research.