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Pluripotent Stem Cells
| Definition: |
Cells that can give rise to most types of cells but not all types of cells necessary for fetal development. (Stem Cells: A Primer [Internet]. Bethesda (MD): National Institutes of Health (US); 2000 May [cited 2002 Apr 5]. Available from: http://www.nih.gov/news/stemcell/primer.htm) |
| Notes: |
TOTIPOTENT STEM CELLS and MULTIPOTENT STEM CELLS are also available |
| Previously Indexed: |
Stem Cells or specifics (1972-2002) |
Pluripotent Stem Cells Definitions and Terms
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