Par"a*blast (?), n. [Cf. Gr. to grow beside. See Para-, and -blast.] Biol.

A portion of the mesoblast (of peripheral origin) of the developing embryo, the cells of which are especially concerned in forming the first blood and blood vessels.

C. S. Minot.

 

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