Stem cell
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noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
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- 1 A primal undifferentiated cell from which a variety of other cells can develop through the process of cellular differentiation.
"Stem cells are characterized by their ability to self-renew and to produce numerous differentiated cell types, and are directly responsible for generating and maintaining tissues and organs."
- 2 an undifferentiated cell whose daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells) wordnet
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More examples"Stem cells are characterized by their ability to self-renew and to produce numerous differentiated cell types, and are directly responsible for generating and maintaining tissues and organs."