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    GlossaryUmbilical Cord Blood

    blood from the umbilical cord rich in stem cells

    Umbilical Cord Blood, often referred to as Cord Blood, is the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta following the birth of a baby. This blood is rich in hematopoietic stem cells, which can develop into various types of blood cells and are used in medical treatments for conditions such as leukemia, lymphoma, and certain genetic disorders.

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