Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

osteoblast

Noun

/ˈɒstiəˌblæst/

Definition

A type of cell responsible for the formation of bone.

Examples

The osteoblasts work to increase the bone mass during growth.
After a fracture, osteoblasts are important for healing and rebuilding the bone.
Osteoblasts play a critical role in the process of bone remodeling.

Meaning

Osteoblasts are specialized cells that create new bone tissue by producing proteins and other substances that are essential for bone development and mineralization.