OBO ID: GO:0033687 |
Term Name: | osteoblast proliferation | Search Ontology: | |
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Definition: | The multiplication or reproduction of osteoblasts, resulting in the expansion of an osteoblast cell population. An osteoblast is a bone-forming cell which secretes an extracellular matrix. Hydroxyapatite crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone. | ||
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Ontology: | GO: Biological Process QuickGO AmiGO |