mesoblast

/ˌmɛsəˈblɑst/

Definitions

1. noun

A mass of undifferentiated cells in an embryo that develops into the middle layer of the embryo, the mesoderm.

“The mesoblast plays a crucial role in the development of the embryo’s musculoskeletal system.”

Synonyms

  • mesenchyme
  • mesoderm

Antonyms

  • ectoblast
  • endoblast