clasmatocyte

/klæzˈmætəsaɪt/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of amoeboid cell found in the endodermal layer of the embryo of certain species of starfish, characterized by its role in the formation of the mesenchyme.

“In the process of embryonic development, the clasmatocytes play a crucial role in the formation of the mesenchyme, a type of loose connective tissue.”

Synonyms

  • amoeboid cell
  • mesenchyme cell