TRANSFORMED CELL LINE
\tɹansfˈɔːmd sˈɛl lˈa͡ɪn], \tɹansfˈɔːmd sˈɛl lˈaɪn], \t_ɹ_a_n_s_f_ˈɔː_m_d s_ˈɛ_l l_ˈaɪ_n]\
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Eukaryotic cell line obtained in a quiescent or stationary phase which undergoes conversion to a state of unregulated growth in culture, resembling an in vitro tumor. It occurs spontaneously or through interaction with viruses, oncogenes, radiation, or drugs/chemicals.
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