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blastemal

blastemal

9.9
Relating to a mass of early cells that form organs or tissues
  • adjective
  • /blæˈstɛməl/
  • Specialized
: blastemal
  • The presence of blastemal cells is essential for the regrowth of appendages in some amphibians.

Examples

  • Research focuses on the molecular signals that drive blastemal tissue formation during healing.

  • The tumor exhibited a predominance of blastemal cells under microscopic examination.

  • Certain fish have remarkable blastemal regeneration abilities when their fins are damaged.

  • The blastemal cells play a crucial role in regeneration.

  • During the process, the blastemal tissue begins to differentiate.

  • Certain fish have remarkable blastemal regeneration abilities when their fins are damaged.

  • Research focuses on the molecular signals that drive blastemal tissue formation during healing.

Synonyms

blastemic
vsblastemal
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to a group of young cells that can grow into different parts of the body

uses the alternative adjective ending -al in technical contexts
blastematic
vsblastemal
  • Specialized
9.9

Related to a mass of young cells that can grow and become other cell types

uses the alternative adjective ending -al in formal scientific writing

Surface Forms

blastemal positive

Morphology

blastemal = blastema (transparent) = blastema + al

The adjective is formed regularly from the noun 'blastema' with the suffix '-al', meaning 'relating to' that noun.

Etymology

The word blastemal comes from the Greek root blastos, which means 'sprout' or 'bud'. So blastemal describes a mass of young, growing cells that will form a new tissue or organ.