stem cell
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stem cell
noun stem cells
- 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.