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COLONY FORMING UNIT

\kˈɒlənɪ fˈɔːmɪŋ jˈuːnɪt], \kˈɒlənɪ fˈɔːmɪŋ jˈuːnɪt], \k_ˈɒ_l_ə_n_ɪ f_ˈɔː_m_ɪ_ŋ j_ˈuː_n_ɪ_t]\

Definitions of COLONY FORMING UNIT

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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.

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