Stem Cell Researchy

Della C. (United States of America)
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  1. egg cell
    the female reproductive cell; the female gamete
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  2. stem
    cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
    Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that give rise to descendant cells that become specialized cell types (e.g., neural cells, muscle cells, etc.).
  3. Parkinson's
    a degenerative disorder of the central nervous system characterized by tremor and impaired muscular coordination
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  4. sperm
    the male reproductive cell; the male gamete
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  5. give rise
    cause to happen, occur or exist
    Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that give rise to descendant cells that become specialized cell types (e.g., neural cells, muscle cells, etc.).
  6. researcher
    a scientist devoted to systematic investigation
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  7. tissue
    part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  8. disease
    an impairment of health
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  9. effectively
    in a manner producing an intended result
    More research is required in order to use these cells effectively in cell-based therapies.
  10. correctly
    in an accurate manner
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  11. muscle
    animal tissue consisting predominantly of contractile cells
    Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that give rise to descendant cells that become specialized cell types (e.g., neural cells, muscle cells, etc.).
  12. cord
    a line made of twisted fibers or threads
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  13. treat
    apply a process to with the aim of preparing for a purpose
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  14. isolated
    remote and separate physically or socially
    The cells in the inner cell mass of the blastocyst can be isolated and are termed “embryonic stem cells.”
  15. descend
    move downward and lower, but not necessarily all the way
    All cells in the human body are descended from stem cells in the early-stage embryo termed a blastocyst.
  16. research
    a seeking for knowledge
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  17. repair
    fix by putting together what is torn or broken
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  18. refer
    make a remark that calls attention to
    This approach to treating disease is referred to as regenerative or reparative medicine.
  19. egg
    animal reproductive body consisting of an ovum or embryo together with nutritive and protective envelopes; especially the thin-shelled reproductive body laid by e.g. female birds
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  20. term
    a limited period of time during which something lasts
    All cells in the human body are descended from stem cells in the early-stage embryo termed a blastocyst.
  21. damage
    the occurrence of a change for the worse
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  22. eventually
    after an unspecified period of time or a long delay
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  23. inner
    located inward
    The cells in the inner cell mass of the blastocyst can be isolated and are termed “embryonic stem cells.”
  24. medicine
    the profession devoted to alleviating diseases and injuries
    This approach to treating disease is referred to as regenerative or reparative medicine.
  25. injury
    physical damage to the body caused by violence or accident
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  26. base
    lowest support of a structure
    More research is required in order to use these cells effectively in cell-based therapies.
  27. More
    English statesman who opposed Henry VIII's divorce from Catherine of Aragon and was imprisoned and beheaded; recalled for his concept of Utopia, the ideal state
    More research is required in order to use these cells effectively in cell-based therapies.
  28. sentence
    a string of words satisfying grammatical rules of a language
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  29. require
    have need of
    More research is required in order to use these cells effectively in cell-based therapies.
  30. mass
    the property of a body that causes it to have weight
    The cells in the inner cell mass of the blastocyst can be isolated and are termed “embryonic stem cells.”
  31. smaller
    small or little relative to something else
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  32. body
    an individual 3-dimensional object that has mass
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  33. treatment
    the management of someone or something
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  34. based
    having a base
    More research is required in order to use these cells effectively in cell-based therapies.
  35. produce
    bring forth or yield
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  36. otherwise
    in another and different manner
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  37. meaning
    the message that is intended or expressed or signified
    Embryonic stem cells are considered pluripotent, meaning that they can differentiate into all of the cell types in the body.
  38. required
    necessary by rule
    More research is required in order to use these cells effectively in cell-based therapies.
  39. consider
    think about carefully; weigh
    Embryonic stem cells are considered pluripotent, meaning that they can differentiate into all of the cell types in the body.
  40. stage
    any distinct time period in a sequence of events
    All cells in the human body are descended from stem cells in the early-stage embryo termed a blastocyst.
  41. conditions
    the context that influences the performance of a process
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  42. formed
    having or given a form or shape
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  43. rise
    move upward
    Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that give rise to descendant cells that become specialized cell types (e.g., neural cells, muscle cells, etc.).
  44. considered
    carefully weighed
    Embryonic stem cells are considered pluripotent, meaning that they can differentiate into all of the cell types in the body.
  45. lead
    take somebody somewhere
    Stem cell research may eventually lead to treatments for otherwise incurable conditions such as Parkinson's disease and paralysis from spinal-cord injury.
  46. use
    put into service
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  47. period
    an amount of time
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  48. in order
    in a state of proper readiness or preparation or arrangement
    More research is required in order to use these cells effectively in cell-based therapies.
  49. mean
    denote or connote
    Embryonic stem cells are considered pluripotent, meaning that they can differentiate into all of the cell types in the body.
  50. order
    logical arrangement of different elements
    More research is required in order to use these cells effectively in cell-based therapies.
  51. early
    at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
    All cells in the human body are descended from stem cells in the early-stage embryo termed a blastocyst.
  52. form
    a perceptual structure
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  53. become
    come into existence
    Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that give rise to descendant cells that become specialized cell types (e.g., neural cells, muscle cells, etc.).
  54. five
    the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  55. within
    on the inside
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  56. kind
    having a tender and considerate and helpful nature
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  57. used
    previously owned by another
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  58. small
    limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  59. such
    of so extreme a degree or extent
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  60. end
    either extremity of something that has length
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  61. days
    the time during which someone's life continues
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  62. are
    a unit of surface area equal to 100 square meters
    Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that give rise to descendant cells that become specialized cell types (e.g., neural cells, muscle cells, etc.).
  63. heart
    the hollow muscular organ located behind the sternum
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  64. can
    airtight sealed metal container for food or drink, etc.
    The cells in the inner cell mass of the blastocyst can be isolated and are termed “embryonic stem cells.”
  65. any
    to some extent or degree
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
  66. day
    time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
    A blastocyst is a hollow sphere of cells, smaller than the period at the end of a sentence, which is formed within three to five days of fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell.
  67. give
    transfer possession of something concrete or abstract
    Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that give rise to descendant cells that become specialized cell types (e.g., neural cells, muscle cells, etc.).
  68. many
    a large number of the persons or things being discussed
    Because of the regenerative capabilities of stem cells from embryos to produce any kind of tissue, many researchers maintain that stem cells have the potential--if used correctly--to repair damage to any body tissue and to treat diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.
Created on Tue Aug 09 10:10:03 EDT 2011

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