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osteoblast

/ɒstiˈɒblɑːst/ noun · British & US
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What does osteoblast mean?

noun

A cell that synthesizes and secretes the organic matrix and ground substance of bone. Osteoblasts are responsible for bone growth and repair.

Example

"The bone tissue was formed by the activity of osteoblasts in the bone marrow."

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