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Definition of Endothelial progenitor cell
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Endothelial progenitor cell: A primitive cell made in the bone marrow that can enter the bloodstream and go to areas of blood vessel injury to help repair the damage. The number of endothelial progenitor cells in the blood is a risk factor for vascular disease. Depletion or senescence of endothelial progenitor cells may contribute to blood vessel disease.