Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation

**Definition:** Transfer of HEMATOPOIETIC STEM CELLS from BONE MARROW or BLOOD between individuals within the same species (TRANSPLANTATION, HOMOLOGOUS) or transfer within the same individual (TRANSPLANTATION, AUTOLOGOUS). Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation has been used as an alternative to BONE MARROW TRANSPLANTATION in the treatment of a variety of neoplasms.

**Tree numbers:** - E02.095.147.500.500.500 - E04.936.225.687.500

**Synonyms:** - Stem Cell Transplantation, Hematopoietic - Transplantation, Hematopoietic Stem Cell