Umbilical Cord Blood
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Umbilical Cord Blood Definition
Blood present in the umbilical vessels at the time of delivery. If cryopreserved at birth, cord blood can serve as a source of autologous lymphocytes for transplantation to a patient later diagnosed and treated for leukemia or lymphoma.
Umbilical Cord Blood Synonyms
Umbilical Cord Blood, Cord Blood, umbilical cord blood
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