Cytoblastemal

/ˌsaɪtəblæˈstiːməl/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or composed of cytoblastema, the unorganized material from which cells develop.

Etymology

Adjective form of 'cytoblastema,' adding the '-al' suffix. Used in 19th-century histology and embryology literature.

Kelly Says

This adjective is basically scientific evidence of an abandoned theory—scientists using it were describing tissue they thought was just cellular goo, not realizing it had organized structure that needed an electron microscope to see!

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