cord blood
名詞
UK/ˈkɔːd ˌblʌd/
US/ˈkɔːrd ˌblʌd/
定義 cord blood 名詞
- 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.