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Cell Transplantation

Medical Definition: Transference of cells within an individual, between individuals of the same species, or between individuals of different species.
Guide Notes: GEN & unspecified only: prefer /transpl with specific cells except blood cells (index under BLOOD COMPONENT TRANSFUSION or specific indention) (Manual 19.7+, 19.8.75); for transpl of cells of organs (lung cells), coord IM with organ /cytol (IM) (LUNG /cyt
Previously Indexed: Cells/transplantation (1966-1993),specific cell/transplantation (1966-1993)
Cell Transplantation Categories.
Canadian Medical Guide Definition Stem Cell Transplantation - The transfer of STEM CELLS from one individual to another within the same species (TRANSPLANTATION, HOMOLOGOUS) or between species (XENOTRANSPLANTATION), or transfer within the same individual (TRANSPLANTATION, AUTOLOGOUS). The source and location of the stem cells determines their potency or pluripotency to differentiate into various cell types.

Cell Transplantation Medical Definitions and Terms

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