- stem cell
- A cell from which other types of cells develop. Blood cells develop from blood-forming stem cells.
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stem cell — Cell Biol. a cell that upon division replaces its own numbers and also gives rise to cells that differentiate further into one or more specialized types, as various B cells and T cells. [1880 85] * * * ▪ biology Introduction an undifferentiated… … Universalium
stem cell — stem cells N COUNT A stem cell is a type of cell that can produce other cells which are able to develop into any kind of cell in the body. Stem cell research is supported by many doctors … English dictionary
stem cell — stem ,cell noun count usually plural SCIENCE a cell that is taken from a person or animal at an early stage of development and is capable of developing into cells of any type, for example nerve cells or blood cells: Some scientists believe that… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
stem cell — n technical a special type of cell in the body that can divide in order to form other types of cells that have particular qualities or purposes … Dictionary of contemporary English
stem cell — stem′ cell n. cbl a cell that upon division replaces its own numbers and also gives rise to cells that differentiate further into one or more specialized types • Etymology: 1880–85 … From formal English to slang
stem cell — n. Biol. any of a number of rudimentary cells that replicate repeatedly, providing a continuous source of new cells that differentiate into specialized cells … English World dictionary
Stem cell — Mouse embryonic st … Wikipedia
stem cell — noun an undifferentiated cell whose daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells) • Hypernyms: ↑somatic cell, ↑vegetative cell • Hyponyms: ↑hematopoeitic stem cell * * * noun : an unspecialized and usually embryonic … Useful english dictionary
Stem cell — One of the human body s master cells, with the ability to grow into any one of the body s more than 200 cell types. All stem cells are unspecialized (undifferentiated) cells that are characteristically of the same family type (lineage). They… … Medical dictionary
stem cell — an undifferentiated cell that is able to renew itself and produce all the specialized cells within an organ. Stem cells occur in many tissues and organs, including the bone marrow (see haemopoietic stem cell), muscle, liver, pancreas, etc.… … The new mediacal dictionary
stem cell — UK / US noun [countable, usually plural] Word forms stem cell : singular stem cell plural stem cells science a cell that is taken from a person or animal at an early stage of development and is capable of developing into cells of any type, for… … English dictionary
