glioblast

glioblast
An early neural cell developing, like the neuroblast, from the early ependymal cell of the neural tube; gives rise to neuroglial and ependymal cells, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes. SEE ALSO: spongioblast. [glio- + G. blastos, germ]

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glio·blast (gliґo-blast) spongioblast (def. 1).

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