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Definition stem cell in British English

stem cell noun

[countable] noun
1

a cell that is taken from a person or animal at an early stage of development and is capable of developing into cells of any type, for example nerve cells or blood cells

Example

Some scientists believe that stem cells will make it possible to treat serious diseases.

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Definition stem cell in British English