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stem cell
An undifferentiated body cell that can develop into different cell types (e.g., muscle or nerve cells) and can form additional stem cells through division.
Die Forschung an Stammzellen verspricht neue Therapien für viele Krankheiten.
Research on stem cells promises new therapies for many diseases.
The word is made up of 'Stamm' (stem/origin) and 'Zelle' (cell). Here, 'Stamm' means source or origin, similar to a tree trunk from which branches grow. A Stammzelle is therefore an 'origin cell' from which other cell types can develop.
Aus einer einzigen Stammzelle können sich viele verschiedene Gewebearten bilden.
Many different types of tissue can form from a single stem cell.
'Stammzelle' (stem cell) is a technical term from biology and medicine. It is mainly used in scientific, medical, or ethical discussions.
Der Arzt erklärte die Möglichkeiten der Behandlung mit Stammzellen.
The doctor explained the possibilities of treatment with stem cells.
In medical contexts, 'Stammzelle' (stem cell) is often combined with certain verbs and adjectives. Common phrases are 'Stammzellen spenden' (to donate stem cells), 'Stammzellen entnehmen' (to extract/collect stem cells), 'mit Stammzellen forschen' (to do research with stem cells), and 'embryonale Stammzellen' (embryonic stem cells).
Viele Menschen sind bereit, Stammzellen zu spenden, um Leben zu retten.
Many people are willing to donate stem cells in order to save lives.