also: ヴェーロさいぼう
noun
Vero cell
A cell line derived from African green monkey kidney, widely used in virology and vaccine production.
ベロ細胞はウイルス研究でよく使われる。
Vero cells are often used in virus research.
Standard Japanese spelling for Vero cells.
Alternative spelling reflecting the original Italian pronunciation; less common.
From 'Vero', derived from Esperanto 'verda reno' (green kidney), referring to the African green monkey kidney origin of the cell line.