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stem cell
/stɛm sɛl/
[/stɛm sɛl/]
versatile body cell
Advancednoun
Definition
A special cell that can develop into many different types of cell in the body.
Example
Researchers hope that stem cell treatments will one day repair damaged hearts and spinal cords.
Researchers hope that stem cell treatments will one day repair damaged hearts and spinal cords.
Etymology
Combining 'stem' (a main stalk from which others grow) and 'cell' (Latin 'cella', small room).
How & Where It’s Used
Important in medical research and regenerative medicine.