cord blood
Americannoun
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The researchers estimate that one-fifth of a typical cord blood unit could theoretically yield enough cells for thousands or even tens of thousands of treatment doses.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 17, 2026
On the other hand, a 2020 study that measured acetaminophen in umbilical cord blood did find a dose-dependent association with autism.
From Slate ● Sep. 26, 2025
The only stem cell products the FDA has approved for use are stem cells extracted from umbilical cord blood, and then only for rare blood disorders.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 17, 2025
The hospital said the trial saw her receive "a cord blood stem cell transplant" alongside a series of white blood cell transfusions, which were aimed at "boosting the cancer-fighting abilities of the new cord blood".
From BBC ● Jun. 20, 2023
The level of estimated pollution exposure strongly correlated with the level of black carbon found in the placenta samples and in cord blood, which accumulates in the umbilical cord.
From Salon ● Oct. 13, 2022
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