Stem Cell

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Stem Cell Definition

Relatively undifferentiated cells of the same lineage (family type) that retain the ability to divide throughout postnatal life to reproduce themselves and to give rise to other more specialized types of cells to take the place of those that die or are lost. (MeSH)

Stem Cell Synonyms

Stem Cell, Mother Cells, Progenitor Cells, Stem Cells, stem cells

Terms in Stem Cell category

Adult Stem Cell
Epithelial Stem Cell
Liver Stem Cell
Mesenchymal Stem Cell
Multipotent Stem Cell
Neural Stem Cell
Pluripotent Stem Cell
Reserve Stem Cell
Totipotent Stem Cell
Umbilical Cord Blood Stem Cell

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