progenitor
Americannoun
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a biologically related ancestor.
a progenitor of the species.
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a person or thing that first indicates a direction, originates something, or serves as a model; predecessor; precursor.
the progenitor of modern painting.
noun
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a direct ancestor
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an originator or founder of a future development; precursor
Other Word Forms
- progenitorial adjective
- progenitorship noun
Etymology
Origin of progenitor
1350–1400; Middle English < Latin prōgenitor the founder of a family. See pro- 1, genitor
Example Sentences
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This strategy combined CAR transduction, strong expansion of progenitor cells, and guided commitment to the NK lineage.
From Science Daily
While some stem or progenitor cells capable of forming cartilage have been identified in bone, similar cells have not been successfully found within articular cartilage itself.
From Science Daily
As pop evolves, so have the progenitors of its modern sound.
From Salon
These signals help immature progenitor T cells develop into fully differentiated T cells.
From Science Daily
Its progenitors - who now can generate videos of literally anything in just a few minutes - have the potential to disrupt the lucrative influencer economy.
From BBC
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