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Term: Neuroblast

Definition:

In neuroscience, a neuroblast refers to an immature or undifferentiated cell that has the potential to develop into a nerve cell or neuron.

Senses:

Sense 1:

In medicine, specifically in the field of oncology, a neuroblast is a type of cancerous tumor that originates from immature nerve cells.

Sample Sentences:

• During fetal development, neuroblasts undergo a complex process of specialization to become fully functional neurons.
• The presence of neuroblasts in the brain indicates the potential for neurogenesis, the formation of new neurons.
• The rapid proliferation of neuroblasts in certain regions of the body can lead to the development of neuroblastoma, a common pediatric cancer.

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