parablast


para·blast

noun \ˈpar-ə-ˌblast\

Definition of PARABLAST

1
: mesoblast; especially : the part of the mesoblast giving rise to vascular structures
2
: blastomeres that give rise to extraembryonic membranes
para·blas·tic \-ˌblas-tik\ (audio pronunciation) adjective

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