hematopoietic stem cell

Definition of hematopoietic stem cell
National Cancer Institute

hematopoietic stem cell

(hee-MA-toh-poy-EH-tik stem sel)
An immature cell that can develop into all types of blood cells, including white blood cells, red blood cells, and platelets. Hematopoietic stem cells are found in the peripheral blood and the bone marrow. Also called blood stem cell.

Source: NCI Dictionary of Cancer Terms