1. a mixture produced by breaking down tissue or other material into a uniform consistency, typically for laboratory analysis
Usage: technical; biology; medicine

1. to break down tissue or other material into a uniform, finely divided mixture
Usage: technical; biology; medicine

Examples

• The researchers prepared a brain homogenate to study protein levels.
• They homogenated the liver tissue in a buffer solution.
• The homogenate was centrifuged to separate cellular components.
• Scientists homogenate plant samples before analyzing their chemical composition.
• A tissue homogenate can be used to extract enzymes for biochemical assays.