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Cell differentation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| stem cells | Stem cells and derived products offer great promise for new medical treatments. |
| daughter cells | Either of the two cells formed when a cell undergoes cell division by mitosis. |
| specialized cells | Specialized cells (differentiation) with a more specific function, such as blood cells, brain cells, heart muscle or bone. |
| embryonic stem cell | These stem cells come from embryos that are three to five days old. |
| adult stem cell | These stem cells are found in small numbers in most adult tissues, such as bone marrow or fat. |
| perinatal stem cells | Stem cells in amniotic fluid in addition to umbilical cord blood stem cells. These stem cells also have the ability to change into specialized cells. |