Blastema

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Blastema cells surrounded by transparent systic spaces
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Blastema cells surrounded by transparent systic spaces

A blastema is a mass of undifferentiated cells capable of growth and regeneration into organs or body parts. Blastemata are typically found in the early stages of an organism's development such as in embryos, and in the regeneration of tissues, organs and bone.

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  • Becker, Robert O., Gary Selden (1998). The Body Electric. Harper Paperbacks. ISBN 0688069711.


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