Term Name:	osteoblast proliferation
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Definition:	The multiplication or reproduction of osteoblasts, resulting in the expansion of an osteoblast cell population. 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:0033687]    QuickGO    AmiGO