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Genetic Phenomena > Cell Division > Cell Self Renewal
Cell Physiological Phenomena > Cell Cycle > Cell Division > Cell Self Renewal
Cell Physiological Phenomena > Cell Growth Processes > Cell Proliferation > Cell Division > Cell Self Renewal
... > Physiological Phenomena > Growth and Development > Growth > Cell Growth Processes > Cell Proliferation > Cell Division > Cell Self Renewal

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Cell Self Renewal  

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  • The ability of certain cell types, such as progenitor cells or tumor cells, to go through numerous cycles of CELL DIVISION while still maintaining an undifferentiated or partially differentiated state. The ability of STEM CELLS to divide while maintaining an undifferentiated state. This process perpetuates the stem cell pool throughout the life of an organism.

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