osteoblast

/ˌɪstoʊˈblæst/

Definitions

1. noun

A type of bone-forming cell responsible for the production and maintenance of bone tissue.

“The doctor examined the patient’s bone marrow, which contained a high number of osteoblasts.”

Synonyms

  • bone-forming cell
  • osteocyte

Antonyms

  • osteoclast