Blastema

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-001367",
  "term": "Blastema",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A mass of undifferentiated cells that has the capacity to develop into an organ or a body part. This structure is particularly noted in regenerating tissues, where it forms at the site of injury and subsequently differentiates to replace lost structures. It is a key component in the regenerative processes observed in amphibians and some invertebrates.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2016, 88, 713. 'Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)' on page 730 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-1202)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/blastema/"
}