Minot's term for a primitive, 'wandering' cell derived from mesoderm, probably a haemocytoblast. ... Origin: mes-+ G. Amoibe, change (amoeba), + eidos, resemblance ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
Type: Term Pronunciation: mez′ă-mē′boyd Definitions: 1. Minot′s term for a primitive, 'wandering' cell derived from mesoderm, probably a hemocytoblast.