adult stem cell
1Adult stem cell — Adult stem cells are undifferentiated cells found throughout the body after embryonic development that divide to replenish dying cells and regenerate damaged tissues. Also known as somatic (from Greek Σωματικóς, of the body ) stem cells, they can …
2adult stem cell — noun Biology a form of stem cell found in some bodily organs and tissues which is itself undifferentiated but has the capacity for self renewal and differentiation into certain types of specialised cells, usually only of the cell type existing… …
3Stem cell niche — is a phrase loosely used in the scientific community to describe the microenvironment in which stem cells are found, which interacts with stem cells to regulate stem cell fate. The word niche can be in reference to the in vivo or in vitro stem… …
4Stem cell research policy — Stem cell research policy, a controversial topic, varies significantly throughout the world. There are overlapping jurisdictions of international organizations, nations, and states or provinces. Some government policies determine what is allowed… …
5Stem cell — Mouse embryonic st …
6Stem cell controversy — The stem cell controversy is the ethical debate primarily concerning the creation, treatment, and destruction of human embryos incident to research involving embryonic stem cells. Not all stem cell research involves the creation, use, or… …
7Stem cell treatments — Many medical researchers believe that stem cell treatments have the potential to change the face of human disease and alleviate suffering. A number of stem cell treatments exist, although most are still experimental and/or costly, with the… …
8Stem cell line — A stem cell line is a family of constantly dividing cells, the product of a single parent group of stem cells. They are obtained from human or animal tissues and can replicate for long periods of time in vitro ( within glass ; or, commonly, in… …
9stem cell — /ˈstɛm sɛl/ (say stem sel) noun Biology a cell in a bodily tissue or organ which is undifferentiated as to form and function but which is capable of dividing and renewing itself and in this process can give rise to a specialised cell type; found… …
10stem 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… …
