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Myoblasts

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Definition: Embryonic (precursor) cells of the myogenic lineage that develop from the MESODERM. They undergo proliferation, migrate to their various sites, and then differentiate into the appropriate form of myocytes (MYOCYTES, SKELETAL; MYOCYTES, CARDIAC; MYOCYTES, SMOOTH MUSCLE).  prefer specifics   
See Also Muscle Cells
Examples Myoblasts, Cardiac; Myoblasts, Skeletal; Myoblasts, Smooth Muscle 		Other names Precursor Muscle Cells; Precursor Muscle Cell; Myoblast; Muscle Cell, Precursor; Muscle Cell, Embryonic; Embryonic Muscle Cells; Embryonic Muscle Cell; Muscle Cells, Precursor; Muscle Cells, Embryonic

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