osteoblast

/'ɔstiəblɑ:st/

Thân thiện

A scientist observes an osteoblast under a microscope.

Definition

1. 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.

Học thuật

Noun

1. a cell from which bone develops

Từ đồng nghĩa

• bone-forming cell