Cell
mesenchymal cell
[ mes-eng-kahy-mal, mez- sel ]
Subclass of:
Multipotent Stem Cells;
Stromal Cells
Definitions related to mesenchymal stem cells:
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(mesenchymal cell) Developmental cell derived from either mesoderm or ectoderm and is the predecessor for connective tissue cell.Foundational Model of AnatomyUniversity of Washington, 2017
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An undifferentiated stromal cell with the ability to develop into the cells that form distinct mesenchymal tissues; such as bone, muscle, connective tissue, blood vessels, and lymphatic tissue.NCI ThesaurusU.S. National Cancer Institute, 2021
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Mesenchymal stem cells, also referred to as multipotent stromal cells or mesenchymal stromal cells are multipotent, non-hematopoietic adult stem cells that are present in multiple tissues, including BONE MARROW; ADIPOSE TISSUE; and WHARTON JELLY. Mesenchymal stem cells can differentiate into mesodermal lineages, such as adipocytic, osteocytic and chondrocytic.NLM Medical Subject HeadingsU.S. National Library of Medicine, 2021
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