osteoblast
/'ɔstiəblɑ:st/
Definition
- Noun:
- A cell from which bone develops: An osteoblast is a specialized cell responsible for the formation of new bone tissue. It synthesizes and secretes the collagen matrix and minerals that become bone.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- Osteoblasts are essential for bone growth and repair.
- The study focused on how hormones stimulate the activity of the osteoblast.
Advanced Usage
- In medical/scientific contexts: The term is used precisely to describe the bone-forming cell in contrast to other bone cells like osteoclasts (which break down bone) or osteocytes (mature bone cells).
- The imbalance between osteoblast and osteoclast activity can lead to osteoporosis.
Variants and Related Words
- Osteoblastic (adj): Pertaining to or characterized by osteoblasts.
- The biopsy showed osteoblastic activity.
- Osteogenesis (n): The process of bone formation, which involves osteoblasts.
- Osteocyte (n): A mature bone cell derived from an osteoblast that has become embedded in the bone matrix.
Synonyms
- Bone-forming cell: A descriptive synonym.
- Bone builder: An informal, non-technical term.
Related Phrases and Compounds
- Osteoblast differentiation: The process by which precursor cells develop into mature osteoblasts.
- Osteoblast function: Refers to the roles and activities of osteoblasts in the body.
Noun
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a cell from which bone develops
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