sɑrˈkoʊblæst

Definitions

1. noun

A membranous sac or vesicle containing the spores of certain fungi, especially the Ascomycota.

“The mycologist examined the sarcoblasts of the fungus to understand its reproductive cycle.”

2. noun

A degenerating organelle, especially in the muscle cells of certain animals, resulting from abnormal mitochondrial function.

“The sarcoblasts in the muscle cell were a sign of the degenerative disease affecting the animal.”