stem cell

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noun

an unspecialized cell that gives rise to differentiated cells stem cells in bone marrow>

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Merriam-Webster's Medical Desk Dictionary, 3rd Edition

stem cell

(1) any precursor cell; (2) a cell with daughter cells that may differentiate into other cell types. (3) a cell capable of maintaining its own number while exporting progeny to one or more cell lineages.

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Stedman's Medical Dictionary, 28th Edition

1. Stem cell research  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
A stem cell is a "generic" cell that can make exact copies of itself indefinitely. In addition, a stem cell has the ability to produce specialized cells fo... • Reviewer: Chad Haldeman-Englert, MD, Division of Human Genetics
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2. Bone Marrow Transplantation  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
The bone marrow-the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones-contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cel... • Author: Julia Barrett, Laura Ruth Ph.D.
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3. Bone Marrow Transplantation  (Trust Mark: Doctor-Reviewed)
The bone marrow-the sponge-like tissue found in the center of certain bones-contains stem cells that are the precursors of white blood cells, red blood cel... • Author: Julia Barrett, Laura Ruth Ph.D.
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