specimenbank
nounUK /ˈspesɪmən bæŋk/
US /ˈspesɪmən bæŋk/
A specimen bank is a special place where scientists keep samples of things like plants or blood safe for study.
The researchers stored the rare seeds in a specimen bank so they could study them later.
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2. A digital collection where sample data and images are saved for research.
The online specimen bank lets students view photos of insects from anywhere.
3. A storage facility that keeps frozen tissue samples for medical research.
Doctors sent the tissue to the specimen bank for future tests.
4. A place where rocks or fossils are kept and labeled for scientists.
The museum's specimen bank holds thousands of labeled fossils.