Stem Cell (Noun)
Meaning
An undifferentiated cell whose daughter cells may differentiate into other cell types (such as blood cells).
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- Stem cells are the foundation of all cells in the body, with the ability to differentiate into various cell types.
- The scientist isolated a stem cell from the bone marrow and observed its transformation into a blood cell.
- Stem cells have the unique ability to self-renew, allowing them to maintain their population and provide a continuous source of new cells.
- Researchers are studying the properties of stem cells to better understand how they differentiate into specialized cells.
- The stem cell transplant was successful, and the patient's immune system began to produce healthy blood cells.