Anatomy

Embryoid Bodies

Spontaneous aggregations of human embryonic stem cells that occur in vitro after culturing in a medium that lacks LEUKEMIC INHIBITORY FACTOR. The embryoid bodies can further differentiate into cells that represent different lineages.

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Abstract

Spontaneous aggregations of human embryonic stem cells that occur in vitro after culturing in a medium that lacks LEUKEMIC INHIBITORY FACTOR. The embryoid bodies can further differentiate into cells that represent different lineages.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Bodies, Embryoid
  • Body, Embryoid
  • Embryoid Body

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15 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings chemistry, classification, cytology, drug effects, enzymology, immunology, metabolism, microbiology, parasitology, pathology, physiology, radiation effects, transplantation, ultrastructure, virology.

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History Note

2011

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Previous Indexing

  • Embryo, Mammalian/cytology (1969-2010)
  • Embryonic Stem Cells (1986-2010)

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  1. A11w.872w.700.250w.260w

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Embryoid Bodies. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D058732. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D058732
  2. Embryoid Bodies. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryoid_body
  3. Embryoid Bodies. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3384920