Cells, Immobilized

**Definition:** Microbial, plant, or animal cells which are immobilized by attachment to solid structures, usually a column matrix. A common use of immobilized cells is in biotechnology for the bioconversion of a substrate to a particular product. (From Singleton & Sainsbury, Dictionary of Microbiology and Molecular Biology, 2d ed)

**Tree numbers:** - A11.270

**Synonyms:** - Immobilized Cells