A neuroblast is a dividing cell that will develop into a neuron often after a migration phase. Neuroblasts differentiate from neural stem cells and are committed to the neuronal fate. The main difference between a neuroblast and a neuron is the ability to divide; neuroblasts can still undergo mitosis, whereas neurons are postmitotic. Neuroblasts a... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neuroblast
(from the article `nervous system, human`) ...system originate from the ventricular zone of the neural tubethat is, the layer of neuroepithelial cells lining the central cavity of the tube. ... Found on http://www.britannica.com/eb/a-z/n/28
<embryology> Cells arising by division of precursor cells in neural ectoderm (neurectoderm) that subsequently differentiate to become neurons. ... (16 Dec 1997) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973