mesoblastic

/ˌmɛzoʊˈblæstɪk/
adjective
  1. Relating to or derived from the mesoblast (the middle embryonic cell layer).
    • In biology class, we studied how mesoblastic cells migrate during early development.
    • Mesoblastic tissue eventually forms the muscles and bones of the body.
    • The doctor explained that the tumor was mesoblastic in origin, coming from connective tissue.
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