Term Name:	osteoblast fate commitment
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Definition:	The commitment of mesenchymal cells to the specific cell fate of an osteoblast. An osteoblast is a bone-forming cell which secretes an extracellular matrix. Hydroxyapatite crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0002051]    QuickGO    AmiGO