zooblast

Term: zooblast (n)

Literally meaning: animal sprout 

Origin: Anc Greek
zoo-blast
ζώον/zoon=a live thing, animal ζωή/zoi(=life)
+(-βλάστη)/(-blast)(=(=sprout, germ) (=sprout, germ)
> βάλλω/valo(=push, throw)

Definition
Zooblast is an animal cell.

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