The phrase "cord blood" refers to the blood that remains in the umbilical cord and placenta after a baby is born. It contains special cells called stem cells that can be collected and stored for future medical or research purposes. Full definition
Now, more than ever we hear questions and conversation arise in cord blood banking being a part of birth planning. (nurturedblog.ca)
Twelve patients were enrolled in the study and were divided into four separate groups, with each receiving different dose levels of cord blood - derived natural killer cells. (sciencedaily.com)
Stem cells found in cord blood don't need to be as closely matched to work. (sciencenews.org)