Anatomy

Cell Line

Established cell cultures that have the potential to propagate indefinitely.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

Established cell cultures that have the potential to propagate indefinitely.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Cell Lines
  • Line, Cell
  • Lines, Cell

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Aspects Covered

15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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Indexing Annotation

almost always NIM with no subheadings; check ANIMALS or HUMAN; do not routinely add tissue or organ; policy: Manual 21.57, 22.26.1

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History Note

72(69)

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Previous Indexing

  • Tissue Culture (1966-1968)

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  1. A11w.251.210w

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NLM Classification

QU 300

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Cell Line. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D002460. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D002460
  2. Cell Line. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cell_line
  3. Cell Line. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q21014462