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mesenchyme

Definition of mesenchyme

noun

[mass noun] Embryology
  • a loosely organized, mainly mesodermal embryonic tissue which develops into connective and skeletal tissues, including blood and lymph.

Derivatives

mesenchymal

adjective

Origin:

late 19th century: from Greek mesos 'middle' + enkhuma 'infusion'

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