# megakaryoblast

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A precursor cell in hematopoiesis which gives rise to the promegakaryocyte, which in turn gives rise to the megakaryocyte.

## Etymology
From mega- + karyo- + -blast.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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