Definition of Cystoblast

1. Noun. A germ cell found in insects, which becomes the insect equivalent of a platelet (a cystocyte) instead of turning into a reproductive cell. ¹

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Medical Definition of Cystoblast

1. A germ cell found in the ovaries of insects which instead of turning into a reproductive cell, becomes the insect equivalent of a platelet (a blood cell which helps bring about blood clots), called a cystocyte. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Cystoblast

cystinyl
cystiphorous
cystis
cystis fellea
cystis urinaria
cystistaxis
cystitic
cystitides
cystitis
cystitis colli
cystitis cystica
cystitis glandularis
cystlike
cysto-
cystoadenoma
cystoblast (current term)
cystoblasts
cystocarcinoma
cystocarp
cystocarps
cystoceles
cystocentesis
cystochromoscopy
cystocolostomy
cystocyte
cystoduodenal ligament
cystoduodenostomy
cystoenterostomy

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