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Regenerative
Clinic Guide
Cells and tissue terminology

Mesenchymal stromal cells

Also known as: MSCs, multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells

A cell population characterized in research using features such as attachment in culture, cell markers and laboratory differentiation tests.

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What this means in a clinic conversation

MSC is also expanded as mesenchymal stem cells in some sources. Preserve the source wording: a mixed marrow or tissue preparation should not be assumed to meet the cited laboratory characterization criteria.

A question to bring

What characterization supports the cell name used for this preparation?

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Sources and editorial context

This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.

  1. Minimal criteria for multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells · International Society for Cellular TherapyReference checked 2026-10-02
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