hemangioblast

hemangioblast
A primitive embryonic cell of mesodermal origin producing cells from which are derived vascular endothelium, reticuloendothelial elements, and blood-forming cells of all types. [hemangio- + G. blastos, germ]

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he·man·gio·blast (he-manґje-o-blast) [hemangio- + -blast] a mesodermal cell that gives rise to both vascular endothelium and hemocytoblasts.

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