Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
celula-tronco
Noun
seh-loo-lah-tron-koh
Definition
A stem cell, or ‘célula-tronco’ in Portuguese, is a type of cell that has the ability to develop into different types of cells in the body.
Examples
- As células-tronco são prometedoras na medicina regenerativa.
- Pesquisadores estudam células-tronco para entender doenças.
Meaning
Stem cells are unique because they can divide and renew themselves for long periods, and they can also differentiate into specialized cell types.
Synonyms
- células-mãe
- células originárias