angioblast
Pronunciation: an′jē-ō-blast
Definition:
- A cell taking part in blood vessel formation.
- Primordial mesenchymal tissue from which embryonic blood cells and vascular endothelium are differentiated.
Synonym(s): vasoformative cell
[angio- + G. blastos, germ]
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Examples: glitazone, GI cocktail, etc.
