Anatomy

Embryonic Stem Cells

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.

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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.

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5 entry terms
  • Stem Cells, Embryonic
  • Cell, Embryonic Stem
  • Cells, Embryonic Stem
  • Embryonic Stem Cell
  • Stem Cell, Embryonic

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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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2007

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  • Stem Cells (1985-2006)

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  1. A11w.872w.700.250w

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QU 328

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Embryonic Stem Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053595. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053595
  2. Embryonic Stem Cells. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embryonic_stem_cell
  3. Embryonic Stem Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q1151519