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osteocyte

Term ID
ZFA:0009083
Synonyms
  • osteocytes
Definition
A mature osteoblast that has become embedded in the bone matrix. They occupy a small cavity, called lacuna, in the matrix and are connected to adjacent osteocytes via protoplasmic projections called canaliculi.
Appears at
Unknown
Evident until
Adult (90d-730d, breeding adult)
References
  • CL:0000137
  • TAO:0009083
Ontology
Anatomy Ontology
Relationships
develops from
is part of
is a type of
Expression
Genes with most Figures
Thisse recommended In Situ Probes
Antibody Labeling
Phenotype
Phenotype caused by Genes
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