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Which bone marrow transplant uses the patient's own bone marrow?

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Autologous (self): When the patients own stem cells are used it is termed an autologous (self) bone marrow transplant. Similarly, umbilical cord blood can be collected from a newborn and stored for later use.

Dr Ferdowsi and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/22/2015

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Autologous: An autologous transplant uses a patient's own bone marrow or stem cells.

Dr Hadied and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 2/15/2012

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