mesenchyme

/mɛsɛnˈkaɪm/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of loose connective tissue found in embryos, formed by undifferentiated cells, and also found in certain adult tissues.

“The mesenchyme plays a crucial role in the development of an organism’s connective tissue.”

Synonyms

  • connective tissue
  • embryonic tissue

Antonyms

  • epithelium