embryonic stem-cell research
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4.1
- noun
- /ˌɛmbrɪˈɒnɪk stɛm sɛl rɪˈsɜːrʧ/
- Specialized
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investigación con células madre embrionarias
- In the span of ten minutes, Bush managed to present a reasonably accurate outline of the potential benefits and moral quandaries that embryonic stem cell research presents.
- human embryonic stem-cell research
Examples
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Last year, Bush dismissed the scientific theory of viability and used the religious assumption that life begins at conception to justify his veto of an embryonic stem cell research bill.
Academic text (2007) -
With regard to bioethics, for instance on such issues as embryonic stem cell research, the church's position is perceived by the media and the educated as very conservative.
Academic text (2007) -
Court rules in favor of embryonic stem cell research.
Blog text (14) -
To date, despite billions of dollars, embryonic stem cell research has not led to one cure or a single effective treatment.
Blog text (28) -
Additionally, this article focuses on the ethical issues of only embryonic stem cell research.
Academic text (2001) -
On August 9, 2001, President George W. Bush announced that federal funds for embryonic stem cell research would only be permissible for preexisting stocks.
Academic text (2004) -
Innovations in cloning technology and embryonic stem cell research have prompted similar outcries and even resulted in legislative action.
Academic text (2017) -
Because the resolution of President Bush provides federal funds only for the 64 stem cell lines already in existence, embryonic stem cell research in the United States may continue unmonitored in private labs.
Academic text (2001) -
In July 2007, former Surgeon General Dr. Richard Carmona testified before Congress that the Bush administration had ordered him, for religious reasons, to refrain from speaking out about such public health issues as embryonic stem cell research and global climate change.
Academic text (2007) -
Scientists are making significant breakthroughs in embryonic stem-cell research that could lead to new medical treatments.
Surface Forms
Morphology
embryonic + stem-cell + research
The phrase is compositionally built: 'embryonic' (from embryos) modifies 'stem-cell' (cells that give rise to other cells) and together they specify a type of 'research'. A B1 learner who knows the constituent words can directly infer it refers to research on stem cells derived from embryos, since the modifier+noun composition is transparent and cross-linguistically common.
Etymology
Embryonic stem-cell research comes from its literal parts: embryonic means from a very early 'embryo' and stem cells are basic cells that can grow into many different body tissues. So the phrase describes 'research using cells from embryos to try to make new tissues or treatments'.