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cord blood

noun

UK/ˈkɔːd ˌblʌd/
US/ˈkɔːrd ˌblʌd/

Definitions of cord blood noun

  1. Uncountable

    Blood collected from a newborn's umbilical cord, which is a source of stem cells that can be used in medical treatments.

    • Many parents choose to store their child's cord blood for potential future medical needs.

    • Cord blood transplantation is an effective treatment for certain blood disorders.

    • Scientists are exploring how to use the stem cells from cord blood to treat a variety of diseases.