Blastema

/blæsˈtiːmə/ noun

A mass of unspecialized cells that grows and develops into a new organ, limb, or body part, especially during regeneration.

From Greek 'blastema' (something budded or sprouted), from 'blastanein' (to sprout). The term was adopted by embryologists in the 19th century.

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