stem cell

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

a small cavity with the potential to form many different types units

Part of speech:

Noun

Plural: plural: stem cells

Example sentences with this word:

Embryos contain lots of stem cells.

When the stem cell divides one of the two daughter cells may go on to give rise to other types of cell, whereas the other daughter cell remains a stem cell, capable of dividing again and always giving one daughter to diversification.

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