Spongioblast (Noun)
Meaning
Any of various columnar epithelial cells in the central nervous system that develop into neuroglia.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The spongioblast cells were a key focus of the researcher's study on neural development in embryonic mice.
- Spongioblasts differentiate into various types of neuroglia, including oligodendrocytes and astrocytes.
- The presence of spongioblasts in the fetal brain suggests a high level of neuroplasticity and potential for neural repair.
- Spongioblast cells play a crucial role in the formation of the blood-brain barrier during embryonic development.
- The morphology of spongioblasts changes significantly as they mature into more specialized glial cells.