Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Organism Cloning

The formation of one or more genetically identical organisms derived by vegetative reproduction from a single cell. The source nuclear material can be embryo-derived, fetus-derived, or taken from an adult somatic cell.

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Abstract

The formation of one or more genetically identical organisms derived by vegetative reproduction from a single cell. The source nuclear material can be embryo-derived, fetus-derived, or taken from an adult somatic cell.

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Synonyms

12 entry terms
  • Cloning, Organism
  • Clonings, Organism
  • Organism Clonings
  • Cloning
  • Cloning, Embryo
  • Cloning, Human
  • Embryo Cloning
  • Human Cloning
  • Clonings, Embryo
  • Clonings, Human
  • Embryo Clonings
  • Human Clonings

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, instrumentation, legislation & jurisprudence, methods, mortality, nursing, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, trends, veterinary.

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Indexing Annotation

check tags HUMANS or ANIMALS; differentiate from CLONING, MOLECULAR and CLONE CELLS

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History Note

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Previous Indexing

  • Cell Nucleus/transplantation (1994-1997)
  • Genetic Engineering (1993-1997)
  • Reproduction Techniques (1994-1997)

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  1. E05.393.240w
  2. E05.820.180w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Organism Cloning. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D019976. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D019976
  2. Organism Cloning. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cloning
  3. Organism Cloning. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q120877