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Embryonic Stem Cells
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Definition
: Cells derived from the BLASTOCYST INNER CELL MASS which forms before implantation in the uterine wall. They retain the ability to divide, proliferate and provide progenitor cells that can differentiate into specialized cells.
See Also
Blastocyst Inner Cell Mass
Examples
Embryoid Bodies
;
Embryonal Carcinoma Stem Cells
Other names
Stem Cell, Embryonic; Embryonic Stem Cell; Cells, Embryonic Stem; Cell, Embryonic Stem; Stem Cells, Embryonic