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GO: Biological Process

osteoblast fate commitment

Term ID
GO:0002051
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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.
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