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spongioblast

spongioblast

9.9
A cell in the developing brain that becomes support cells for nerve cells
  • noun
  • /ˈspɒn.dʒi.oʊ.blæst/
  • Specialized
translation icon : espongioblasto
  • The transformation from spongioblast to astrocyte occurs in the later stages of embryogenesis.

Examples

  • During early brain development, spongioblasts give rise to various types of neuroglial cells.

  • Researchers observed that damage to spongioblasts can impact the formation of healthy neural tissue.

  • The spongioblast plays a crucial role in CNS development.

  • During embryonic development, spongioblasts differentiate into various cell types.

  • During early brain development, spongioblasts give rise to various types of neuroglial cells.

  • Researchers observed that damage to spongioblasts can impact the formation of healthy neural tissue.

  • The transformation from spongioblast to astrocyte occurs in the later stages of embryogenesis.

Surface Forms

spongioblast singular
spongioblasts plural

Morphology

spongioblast = blast (opaque) = spongio + blast

The term 'spongioblast' is specialized and not transparently derived from 'blast' for most learners.

Etymology

Spongioblast comes from two parts: spongio- 'sponge' and -blast 'young cell'. So, a spongioblast is a sponge-like young cell in the developing nervous system that later becomes a support cell.