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cord blood
noun
- blood from the placenta drawn through the newly severed umbilical cord, collected for study or for possible transfusion to treat disease in the child.
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Private companies already offer banking for umbilical cord blood, which is rich in stem cells.
From Nautilus
On Monday, NPR reported on a new Mississippi law mandating the collection of cord blood from babies born to girls under 16.
From The Daily Beast
In the end, a cord-blood match was located for Giovanni, saving his life.
From The Daily Beast
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