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Clonal
Clonal (kloh-nuhl) is a term used in various fields of biology and medicine to describe the process or result of a single cell or a group of identical cells multiplying to form a population of cells with identical genetic material.
Etymology
The term "clonal" is derived from the Greek word "klōn", meaning "twig". This refers to the process in which a new plant can grow from a twig or cutting, which is a form of clonal reproduction.
Related Terms
- Clone: An organism or cell, or group of organisms or cells, produced asexually from one ancestor or stock, to which they are genetically identical.
- Cloning: The process of producing similar populations of genetically identical individuals that occurs in nature when organisms such as bacteria, insects, or plants reproduce asexually.
- Clonal Selection: A theory in immunology that explains the functions of cells of the immune system in response to specific antigens invading the body.
- Clonal Expansion: The proliferation of a cell or a group of cells as a result of an event such as mutation.
- Clonal Colony: A group of genetically identical individuals that have grown in a given location, all originating vegetatively, not sexually, from a single ancestor.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Clonal
- Wikipedia's article - Clonal
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