What does blastema mean?
A mass of undifferentiated cells from which a new tissue or organ can develop, especially in the process of regeneration in certain animals. In developmental biology, a blastema is a group of cells that have the ability to differentiate into various cell types.
Example
"The salamander's ability to regrow its limb is due to the presence of a blastema at the site of injury."
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