Definition of Embryonic germ cells

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Embryonic germ cells

The term 'Embryonic germ cells' as it applies to the area of stem cell research can be defined as 'Pluripotent stem cells that are derived from early germ cells (those that would become sperm and eggs). Embryonic germ cells (EG cells) are thought to have properties similar to embryonic stem cells'.

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