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A reproductive cell containing half of the genetic material necessary to form a complete human organism. During fertilization, male and female gametes (sperm and ovum, respectively) fuse, producing a ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

The functional cell type of the liver. Hepatocytes make enzymes for detoxifying metabolic waste, synthesise proteins for the blood plasma, produce bile and help control blood sugar levels within ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

A type of white blood cell and a versatile part of the immune system. Constantly on patrol, macrophages can find and kill many different kinds of bacteria. They are usually the first responders to ...

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

A cell that can continuously produce unaltered daughters and also has the ability to produce daughter cells that have different, more restricted properties.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

Cells from the body other than sperm or egg cells.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

A single cell resulting from the fusion of male and female gametes (sperm and egg) at fertilization.

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

A process that takes place in the laboratory (e.g., in cell culture).

Domain: Medical; Category: Stem cell research

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