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Fields of Study > cell biology > cells > stem cells > myoblasts
Preferred Term:

myoblasts

Definition:
Embryonic (precursor) cells of the myogenic lineage that develop from the mesoderm. They undergo proliferation, migrate to their various sites, and then differentiate into the appropriate form of myocytes.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
stem cells
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • myoblast cells
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/200148
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