‖n.; pl. Blastemata [ Gr. bla`sthma bud, sprout. ] (Biol.) The structureless, protoplasmic tissue of the embryo; the primitive basis of an organ yet unformed, from which it grows. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Biol.) Relating to the blastema; rudimentary. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. (Biol.) Connected with, or proceeding from, the blastema; blastemal. [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. ky`tos hollow vessel + &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_; growth. ] (Biol.) See Protoplasm. [ 1913 Webster ]