blastemata

/blæsteˈmɑːtɑː/

Definitions

1. noun

A mass of cells in the embryo that eventually give rise to the formation of a particular organ or tissue.

“During embryonic development, the blastemata undergoes significant changes to form the heart and lungs.”

Synonyms

  • embryoblast
  • organogen

Antonyms

  • dysplasia
  • morphodifferentiation