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 |