metrocyte


moth·er cell

a cell which, by division, gives rise to two or more daughter cells. Synonym(s): brood cell, metrocyte, parent cell

metrocyte

An obsolete term for any parent cell capable of dividing to yield two or more daughter cells; mother cell. Metrocyte is not used in the working medical parlance.

moth·er cell

(mŏth'ĕr sel) A cell that, by division, gives rise to two or more daughter cells.
Synonym(s): metrocyte.