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stem cell
noun
: a simple cell in the body that is able to develop into any one of various kinds of cells (such as blood cells, skin cells, etc.)
Full Definition of STEM CELL
: an unspecialized cell that gives rise to differentiated cells <hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow>
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First Known Use of STEM CELL
1896
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stem cell
noun \ˈstem-\
Medical Definition of STEM CELL
: an unspecialized cell that gives rise to differentiated cells <hematopoietic stem cells in bone marrow>
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