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PROGENITOR CELLS

\pɹə͡ʊd͡ʒˈɛnɪtə sˈɛlz], \pɹə‍ʊd‍ʒˈɛnɪtə sˈɛlz], \p_ɹ_əʊ_dʒ_ˈɛ_n_ɪ_t_ə s_ˈɛ_l_z]\

Definitions of PROGENITOR CELLS

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Relatively undifferentiated cells of the same lineage (family type) that retain the ability to divide and cycle throughout postnatal life to provide cells that can become specialized and take the place of those that die or are lost.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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