In biology, a cell or structure produced by an organism's own growth or development, originating from its own tissues.
From auto- (self) + blast (a newly formed cell or organism, from Greek blastos meaning sprout). The term emerged in early 20th-century embryology to describe structures formed from an organism's own cells rather than external sources.
Autoblasts are cells that get created by the organism itself—it's different from grafts or foreign materials, which is why understanding what your body can make on its own is crucial for regenerative medicine.
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