Stem Cells in Space Vocabulary

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the Stem Cells in Space text.

stem

a basic cell that can develop into different types of cells

replicate

to copy or reproduce something

malignant

cancerous and harmful

interference

involvement that affects a process

unintentionally

without meaning to do something

intervention

action taken to change or improve a situation

bulk

the main or largest part of something

telltale

showing that something exists or happened

herald

to show that something is about to happen

immune

protected from a disease or condition

malfunction

to fail to work correctly

microgravity

very weak gravity, especially in space

ionizing radiation

radiation strong enough to change atoms

inaugurate

to officially open or start something

depart

to leave a place

enclosure

a closed or protected space

fit

to be the right size or shape

trunk

the main storage area of a car

spearhead

to lead an activity or project

progression

the process of developing or advancing

enable

to make something possible

crack

to find or solve something difficult

ongoing

continuing to happen

collaborative

involving people working together

infancy

the early stage of development