progenitor cell
noun
a cell derived from a stem cell that differentiates into a specialized type of cell.
progenitor cells
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pluralof progenitor cell.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Rather than trying to manufacture large numbers of mature macrophages, first author Shi Yue, MD, of Ying's laboratory and his colleagues concentrated on GMPs, the progenitor cells that can produce macrophages.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
The team next investigated whether these expandable progenitor cells could be programmed to fight cancer.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 16, 2026
Overall, the treatment appeared to push cartilage toward a younger biological state without recruiting stem or progenitor cells.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 6, 2026
Fat cells originate from precursor cells known as progenitor cells.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 3, 2026
By pushing neural progenitor cells toward becoming neurons, vitamin K based compounds could one day contribute to strategies aimed at slowing, delaying, or potentially reversing parts of neurodegeneration.
From Science Daily ● May 27, 2026
