Anatomy

Human Embryonic Stem Cells

A type of PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS derived from early stage human embryos, up to and including the BLASTOCYST stage.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

A type of PLURIPOTENT STEM CELLS derived from early stage human embryos, up to and including the BLASTOCYST stage.

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Synonyms

5 entry terms
  • Cells, Human Embryonic Stem
  • Human Embryonic Stem Cell
  • Stem Cells, Human Embryonic
  • hESC
  • hESCs

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Aspects Covered

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

2016

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Previous Indexing

  • Embryonic Stem Cells (2006-2015)

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  1. A11w.872w.700.250w.750

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Human Embryonic Stem Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D000066449. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D000066449
  2. Human Embryonic Stem Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59626782