mesoblast
/ˈmɛzoʊblæst/
noun
- The middle layer of cells in an early embryo, which develops into muscles, bones, blood, and other internal tissues.
- During embryonic development, the mesoblast gives rise to the heart and skeletal system.
- A problem in the mesoblast can lead to birth defects in muscles or bones.
- Scientists study how the mesoblast forms different types of tissue in the growing embryo.