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Stem cell
The capacity to "grow up" or differentiate to produce mature cellular elements. In blood production rbc, WBC and platelets. Fundamentally, stem cells can also self-replicate and thus provide a pool of cells for a lifetime.
Dr. Michael Dugan reviewed this
Specializes in Hematology
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