Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

stem cell

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.20 in modern English

Syllables: stem -cell
IPA

12

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

6

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A primal undifferentiated cell from which a variety of other cells can develop through the process of cellular differentiation.

Example Sentences

"Stem cells are characterized by their ability to self-renew and to produce numerous differentiated cell types, and are directly responsible for generating and maintaining tissues and organs."

Inflected Forms

stem cells (plural)

Phrases

mesenchymal stem cell

Questions

What does stem cell mean?: A primal undifferentiated cell from which a variety of other cells can develop through the process of cellular differentiation.

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