A blastoma is a type of cancer that arises from precursor cells, which are a kind of stem cell present in a fetus. In essence, blastoma is cancer that affects a type of stem cell known as a precursor cell in a fetus.
Understanding Blastomas
Here's a deeper look into what defines a blastoma:
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Precursor Cells: A precursor cell is a stem cell that can develop into any type of body cell. A fetus has a higher concentration of these cells because its body is still under development.
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Occurrence: Blastomas are more commonly found in children because of the higher prevalence of precursor cells during development.
Key Characteristics
| Feature | Description |
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| Origin | Arises from precursor cells (stem cells). |
| Development | These cells have the potential to turn into any type of body cell. |
| Prevalence | More common in children due to the higher number of precursor cells in developing bodies. |
