Adult stem cell
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A type of stem cell found in specific locations in adults. Adult stem cells can only differentiate into a limited number of related cell types
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Adult stem cell
def
A type of stem cell found in specific locations in adults. Adult stem cells can only differentiate into a limited number of related cell types
Benign tumour
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A tumour that is not cancerous and cannot spread to other areas of the body
Bone marrow
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Soft tissue found inside bones that produces new blood cells
Cancer
A disease caused by normal cells changing so that they grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. The uncontrolled growth causes a lump called a tumou...
Carcinogen
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A chemical or other agent which causes cancer
Cell cycle
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The events that lead to cell division and DNA replication
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
Adult stem cell def | A type of stem cell found in specific locations in adults. Adult stem cells can only differentiate into a limited number of related cell types |
Benign tumour def | A tumour that is not cancerous and cannot spread to other areas of the body |
Bone marrow def | Soft tissue found inside bones that produces new blood cells |
Cancer | A disease caused by normal cells changing so that they grow and divide in an uncontrolled way. The uncontrolled growth causes a lump called a tumour to form Cancer cells are undifferentiated – they do not carry out their normal function. |
Carcinogen def | A chemical or other agent which causes cancer |
Cell cycle def | The events that lead to cell division and DNA replication |
Chromosome def | The structure made of DNA that codes for all the characteristics of an organism. |
Clone def | An organism that is genetically identical to another organism |
Daughter cells def | Cells formed from the division of a cell |
Diabetes | A serious disease in which the body is unable to regulate blood sugar |
Differentiation def | When an unspecialised cell becomes a more specialised cell type |
DNA def | Deoxyribonucleic acid. The material inside the nucleus of cells, carrying the genetic information of a living being |
Embryonic stem cell def | A type of stem cell found in the embryo, capable of dividing into almost any cell type |
Gene def | The basic unit of genetic material inherited from our parents. A gene is a section of DNA which controls part of a cell’s chemistry - particularly protein production |
Immune system def | The body’s defence system against entry of any foreign body, including pathogens and agents such as pollen grains. The role of the immune system is to prevent disease |
Ionising radiation def | Radiation that is able to remove electrons from atoms or molecules to produce positively charged particles called ions |
Malignant tumour def | A fast-growing tumour that is cancerous and can invade and spread to other areas of the body |
Meristem def | A region in plant shoots and roots in which cells are dividing, and so are undergoing mitosis |
Mitosis | Definition: A type of cell division which produces daughter cells identical to the parent In more detail: Mitosis is a type of cell division in which a diploid body cell copies itself and finally divides into two identical diploid daughter cells. The daughter cells are clones of each other. Every base pair of their DNA is identical. |
Multiple sclerosis def | A disease which affects the brain and spinal cord and can make movement and communication difficult |
Mutation def | Arandom and spontaneous change in the structure of a gene, chromosome or number of chromosomes |
Paralysis def | The loss of muscle function in part of the body |
Percentage growth chart | A chart used to compare the growth of a baby to the growth of other babies |
Protein def and uses | Organic compound made up of amino acid molecules. One of the three main food groups, proteins are needed by the body for cell growth and repair |
speciation | def | The formation of new and distinct species in the course of evolution |