Meaning Of The Word Stem cell

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What's The Definition Of Stem cell?

stem cell
countable noun: 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 in American English
any of a number of rudimentary cells that replicate repeatedly, providing a continuous source of new cells that differentiate into specialized cells
noun: 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

stem cell in British English
noun: an undifferentiated cell that gives rise to specialized cells, such as blood cells

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