stem-cell

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Noun stem-cell has 1 sense

stem cell - an undifferentiated cell whose daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells)
--₁ is a kind of somatic cell, vegetative cell
--₁ has particulars: hematopoeitic stem cell

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stem-cell

Definition:

A stem cell is a type of cell that has the potential to develop into different types of specialized cells in the body.

Examples:

Noun:

The stem cells in bone marrow can differentiate into various types of blood cells.
Embryonic stem cells are pluripotent, meaning they can give rise to almost any cell type in the body.

Adjective:

Scientists are conducting research on stem-cell therapy to treat certain diseases.
The study aims to explore the potential benefits of stem-cell transplantation.

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