Sentences with phrase «wear out of tissue»

Not exact matches

Small populations of adult stem cells with somewhat limited developmental potential are responsible for the body's ability to heal injuries and replace worn out cells and tissues, and evidence is growing that rare cancer stem cells are responsible for the uncontrolled growth of some malignant tumors, including glioblastoma.

Adult organisms ranging from fruit flies to humans harbor adult stem cells, some of which renew themselves through cell division while others differentiate into the specialized cells needed to replace worn - out or damaged organs and tissues.

A hip made of living tissue could last longer than one made of metal or plastic, because they can wear out.

When activated, these cells multiply and then transform into other cell types required to replace worn out cells under conditions of normal tissue maintenance.

To give you a better idea of what this fascia / connective tissue looks like, I like to use my «worn out workout tights» analogy and you can see more (pardon, the pun) here.