Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
osteoblast
Noun
/ˈɒstiəˌblæst/
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Definition
A type of cell responsible for the formation of bone.
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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.
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Meaning
Osteoblasts are specialized cells that create new bone tissue by producing proteins and other substances that are essential for bone development and mineralization.
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Synonyms
- Bone-forming cell
- Bone cell