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Keywords: Newborn, Placenta, Stem, Cord, Ucb
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(UCB) blood from cord and placenta which can be collected at birth as a source of cord stem cells. (More? Stem Cells- Cord Blood | Placenta Notes)
http://embryology.med.unsw.edu.au/Notes/Index/U.htm
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The blood that is in the umbilical cord.
http://mhcc.maryland.gov/consumerinfo/hospitalguide/patients/consumer_help/...
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Blood from the umbilical cord of a newborn baby. This blood contains high concentrations of stem cells (cells from which all blood cells develop).
http://www.stjude.org/glossary?searchTerm=U
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this blood is rich in stem cells that are a match to the newborn’s cells. Some researchers advocate storing cord blood for future use. Stem cells can be stored for private use by the newborn and close family members or can be donated to a public bank for use by anyone who may need them.
http://www.wikipregnancy.com/page/Glossary%3A+T%2C+U%2C+V%2C+W%2C+X%2C+Y
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Blood from the placenta (afterbirth) that contains high concentrations of stem cells needed to produce new blood cells.
http://lchelp.org/lcsc/glossary/lcsc_glossary/u.htm
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