osteoblast
noun
a bone-forming cell.
osteoblastic
-
a word derived from
osteoblast.
Example Sentences
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They too promote osteoblastic activity and production of bone matrix, and in addition, are responsible for the growth spurt that often occurs during adolescence.
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Thyroxine, a hormone secreted by the thyroid gland promotes osteoblastic activity and the synthesis of bone matrix.
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Not only do their menstrual periods lessen and eventually cease, but their ovaries reduce in size and then cease the production of estrogen, a hormone that promotes osteoblastic activity and production of bone matrix.
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GH also increases calcium retention, which enhances mineralization, and stimulates osteoblastic activity, which improves bone density.
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