(histology) A pluripotential blast cell thought to be capable of giving rise to all other blood cells. Also known as hemoblast; stem cell.
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(hē'mə-sī'tə-blăst')
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A stem cell derived from the embryonic mesenchyme and considered to be capable of developing into any type of blood cell. Also called hemoblast, lymphoidocyte.
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