English word megakaryoblast comes from English mega-, English -blast (An immature cell or tissue.), English karyo- (Relating to the nucleus of cells.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| mega- | English (eng) | (computing) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 220 (= 1,048,576, the binary number closest to a million). Computing symbol: Mi.. (computing, marketing) Multiplying the unit to which it is attached by 213 × 53 (= 1,024,000, the binary round number closest to a million).. (originally) Very large, great.. In the International System of Units and other metric systems of units, [...] |
| -blast | English (eng) | An immature cell or tissue. |
| karyo- | English (eng) | Relating to the nucleus of cells. |
| megakaryoblast | English (eng) | (cytology) A precursor cell in hematopoiesis which gives rise to the promegakaryocyte, which in turn gives rise to the megakaryocyte. |