| Term: | osteoblast endoplasmic reticulum cisternal network |
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| Note: | This page represents a term created by the combination ("post-composition") of two ontology terms. For more information on the individual terms, click the hyperlinked name. |
| Name: | osteoblast |
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| Synonyms: | osteoblasts |
| Definition: | A bone-forming cell which secretes an extracellular matrix. Hydroxyapatite crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009031] |
| Name: | endoplasmic reticulum cisternal network |
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| Synonyms: | ER cisternal network |
| Definition: | A subcompartment of the endoplasmic reticulum consisting of flattened, disc-shaped domains known as cisternae. These are typically found close to the nucleus and are generally more prominent in secretory cells. |
| Ontology: | GO: Cellular Component [GO:0071781] QuickGO AmiGO |