Stem Cell Transplantation (definition)

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Definition: The transfer of STEM CELLS from one individual to another within the same species (TRANSPLANTATION, HOMOLOGOUS) or between species (XENOTRANSPLANTATION), or transfer within the same individual (TRANSPLANTATION, AUTOLOGOUS). The source and location of the stem cells determines their potency or pluripotency to differentiate into various cell types.

general or unspecified only: prefer specifics or /transpl with specific type of stem cell
Examples Cord Blood Stem Cell Transplantation; Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Mesenchymal Stem Cell Transplantation; Peripheral Blood Stem Cell Transplantation

Other names Transplantations, Stem Cell; Stem Cell Transplantations; Transplantation, Stem Cell

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