chondroblast
/kɒndroʊˈblæst/Definitions
1. noun
A large cell in cartilage that is capable of producing a cartilage matrix.
“The doctor studied the chondroblast under the microscope to understand its role in bone development.”
2. noun
A type of primitive cartilage cell found in the cartilage of vertebrates.
“Chondroblasts are crucial in the formation of cartilage in the growth plates of bones.”