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blastematic

blastematic

9.9
Related to a mass of young cells that can grow and become other cell types
  • adjective
  • /blæstəˈmætɪk/
  • Specialized
: blastemático
  • Some researchers are studying the blastematic potential of stem cells in organ repair.

Examples

  • The blastematic tissue is essential for regeneration.

  • The tumor showed distinct blastematic features under microscopic examination.

  • During limb regeneration, blastematic tissue forms at the site of injury.

  • Scientists study blastematic cells to understand growth.

  • During limb regeneration, blastematic tissue forms at the site of injury.

  • Researchers are investigating the blastematic characteristics of cells involved in tissue repair.

  • The presence of blastematic cells indicates the potential for growth and regeneration.

Synonyms

blastemic
vsblastematic
  • Specialized
9.9

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

is identical in meaning but uses an -atic ending
blastemal
vsblastematic
  • Specialized
9.9

Relating to a mass of early cells that form organs or tissues

is identical in meaning but uses an -atic ending rather than -al

Surface Forms

blastematic positive

Morphology

blastematic = blastema (transparent) = blastema + tic

Standard adjective formation from the noun 'blastema' by adding a relational suffix meaning 'relating to blastema'.

Etymology

The word blastematic comes from the Greek root blastos meaning 'sprout' or 'bud', and from blastema, a mass of early cells. So blastematic describes tissue that is like a 'sprout'—a group of young cells able to grow and help a body part grow back or repair itself.