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COLONY FORMING UNITS

\kˈɒlənɪ fˈɔːmɪŋ jˈuːnɪts], \kˈɒlənɪ fˈɔːmɪŋ jˈuːnɪts], \k_ˈɒ_l_ə_n_ɪ f_ˈɔː_m_ɪ_ŋ j_ˈuː_n_ɪ_t_s]\

Definitions of COLONY FORMING UNITS

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Relatively undifferentiated cells of the same lineage (family type) that retain the ability to divide and cycle throughout postnatal life to provide cells that can become specialized and take the place of those that die or are lost.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
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