Definitions
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- adjective Of or pertaining to
microchimerism .
Etymologies
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microchimerism + -ic
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Examples
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Even if microchimeric fetal cells don't turn out to be a power player in a mother's health, they might help persuade scientists that pregnancy is a health factor that needs to be considered anew.
Scientific American 2010
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"There isn't enough evidence to accuse or acquit microchimeric fetal cells," Bianchi says.
Scientific American 2010
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Identical twins also can exchange these microchimeric cells through their shared placenta.
Scientific American 2010
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