blast cell

noun

A cell that produces something, such as a fibroblast or osteoblast.

OriginAncient Greek βλαστός →
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Meanings

nounblast cell (plural blast cells)

plural blast cells

  1. biologyA cell that produces something, such as a fibroblast or osteoblast.
  2. An undifferentiated or immature cell.

Origin

  1. Ancient Greekβλαστός“germ, sprout”
  2. Englishblast cell

From Ancient Greek βλαστός (blastós, “germ, sprout”).

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blast cell. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/blast%20cell

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