planoblast

/pləˈnoʊblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of embryonic cell in an invertebrate, particularly in an annelid or a mollusk, that has a large amount of cytoplasm and is capable of division to form more cells.

“During embryonic development, the planoblast divides to form the main body tissues of the worm.”

Synonyms

  • blastema
  • embryoblast

Antonyms

  • mature cell
  • terminus