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Lorenzo Moroni¹, Thomas Boland², Jason A Burdick³

¹MERLN Institute for Technology-Inspired Regenerative Medicine, Department of Complex Tissue Regeneration, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands.

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Summary

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Biofabrication technologies create complex tissue constructs for regeneration and 3D modeling. This guide clarifies biofabrication terminology to unify the growing scientific community and ensure consistent application of terms.

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Area of Science:

Regenerative Medicine
Biotechnology
Tissue Engineering

Background:

Biofabrication offers advanced tissue constructs surpassing current regenerative medicine.
These constructs serve dual purposes: tissue regeneration and in vitro 3D modeling.
The interdisciplinary growth of biofabrication necessitates standardized terminology.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a unified guide to biofabrication terminology.
To clarify the relationships between different biofabrication concepts and technologies.
To serve as a reference for the expanding biofabrication research community.

Main Methods:

Literature review of biofabrication technologies and terminology.
Analysis of common terms used interchangeably or inconsistently.
Development of a structured glossary for biofabrication concepts.

Main Results:

Identification of key biofabrication technologies and their applications.
Clarification of distinct terminology for various biofabrication approaches.
Establishment of a framework for consistent scientific communication in the field.

Conclusions:

Standardized terminology is crucial for the advancement of biofabrication.
This guide aims to reduce ambiguity and promote clear communication.
Consistent terminology will accelerate progress in regenerative medicine and tissue engineering.