What is another word for spongioblast?
Pronunciation: [spˈʌnd͡ʒɪˌɒblast] (IPA) 
Spongioblast is a term used in biology to describe a cell that is involved in the formation of nervous tissue. It is a specialized cell that gives rise to glial cells, which are responsible for supporting and protecting neurons in the nervous system. While there are no exact synonyms for the term spongioblast, there are similar terms that are often used in the context of nervous tissue development. These include neuroglioblast, which is a cell that can give rise to both neurons and glial cells, and glioblast, which specifically refers to a precursor cell that gives rise to glial cells. Both terms are used interchangeably with spongioblast in the scientific literature.
