stem cell

参见：stemcell 和 stem-cell

英语

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stem cell (复数 stem cells)

1. (医学，细胞学) 干细胞
   • 2002, Haifan Lin, "The stem-cell niche theory: Lessons from flies," Nature Reviews: Genetics, vol 3, p. 931,

     Stem cells are characterized by their ability to self-renew and to produce numerous differentiated cell types, and are directly responsible for generating and maintaining tissues and organs.