Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
chondroblast
Noun
/ˈkɒn.drə.blæst/
Definition
A chondroblast is a type of cell that produces cartilage.
Examples
- The chondroblast plays a crucial role in the formation of cartilage during skeletal development.
- In injury repair, chondroblasts are activated to help regenerate the damaged cartilage.
- Researchers study chondroblasts to understand cartilage diseases better.
Meaning
Chondroblasts are essential for the development and maintenance of cartilage, which is a flexible connective tissue found in various parts of the body, including joints, ears, and nose.
Synonyms
- Cartilage cell
- Chondrogenic cell