Anatomy

Fetal Stem Cells

Cells derived from a FETUS that retain the ability to divide, proliferate and provide progenitor cells that can differentiate into specialized cells.

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Abstract

Cells derived from a FETUS that retain the ability to divide, proliferate and provide progenitor cells that can differentiate into specialized cells.

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Synonyms

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

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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

2007

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Previous Indexing

  • Stem Cells (1983-2006)

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  1. A11w.872w.220

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NLM Classification

QU 325

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Fetal Stem Cells. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D053686. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D053686
  2. Fetal Stem Cells. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q59194082