Umbilical cord blood
Umbilical Cord Blood
Umbilical cord blood (pronunciation: um-BIL-i-kul kord bluhd) is the blood that remains in the placenta and in the attached umbilical cord after childbirth.
Etymology
The term "umbilical" comes from the Latin umbilicus meaning "navel," and "cord" from the Old English cord, meaning "string" or "rope". The term "blood" comes from the Old English blod, which has the same meaning.
Definition
Umbilical cord blood is rich in stem cells, particularly hematopoietic stem cells, which are responsible for the formation of blood and immune system cells. These cells have the unique ability to develop into many different types of cells in the body.
Uses
Umbilical cord blood is often collected and stored in cord blood banks because of its potential therapeutic uses. It can be used in the treatment of various diseases, including leukemia, lymphoma, and anemia, among others. It is also used in stem cell research and regenerative medicine.
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External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Umbilical cord blood
- Wikipedia's article - Umbilical cord blood
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