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(peh-RIH-feh-rul stem sel)
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| An immature cell found circulating in the bloodstream. New blood cells develop from peripheral stem cells. |
Previous Definitions: | peripheral blood, peripheral blood lymphocyte therapy, peripheral blood smear, peripheral neuropathy, peripheral primitive neuroectodermal tumor | Next Definitions: | peripheral stem cell support, peripheral stem cell transplantation, peripheral T-cell lymphoma, peripheral venous catheter, peristalsis |
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