= mother cell n. at mother, n.1 compounds 7.

a cell that is undergoing or that has undergone cell division (esp. meiosis); a cell that is regarded as a precursor (of a particular structure…

The cytula arising from cleavage that takes place at the surface of the ovum. Cf. periblastula, n., perigastrula, n., perimonerula, n., perimorula, n.

any cell which may potentially undergo meiosis and produce gametes; also, any of the gametes so produced.

Any cell that may undergo meiosis; also, any organ containing such a cell.

Occurring or existing between mitoses; capable of dividing again. Also absol., a cell which is capable of dividing again.