An immature cell that can develop into all types of blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Hematopoietic stem cells are found in the peripheral blood and the bone marrow. Also called blood stem cell.
( hee-MA-toh-poy-EH-tik stem sel )
Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms
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