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Able to form two or more mature cell types within a tissue. For example, neural stem cells that can create a subset of neurons in the brain are oligopotent.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

An egg before maturation; a female gametocyte; also called an ovocyte.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

The oval spongy structure in the uterus from which the fetus derives its nourishment and oxygen. The placenta develops from the outer cell layer of the blastocyst, called the trophoblast.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

the use of cloning technology to help in the search for possible cures and treatments for diseases and disabilities.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

Reconstruction of diseased or injured tissue by activation of resident cells or by cell transplantation.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

the use of cloning technology to create a child.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

A type of white blood cell and a versatile part of the immune system. Constantly on patrol, macrophages can find and kill many different kinds of bacteria. They are usually the first responders to ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

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