glioblast


gli·o·blast

(glī'ō-blast), An early neural cell developing, like the neuroblast, from the early ependymal cell of the neural tube; gives rise to ependymal cells, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes.
See also: spongioblast.
[glio- + G. blastos, germ]

gli·o·blast

(glī'ō-blast) An early neural cell developing from the early ependymal cell of the neural tube; gives rise to neuroglial and ependymal cells, astrocytes, and oligodendrocytes.
See also: spongioblast
[glio- + G. blastos, germ]