| Name: | osteoblast |
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| Synonyms: | osteoblasts |
| Definition: | A bone-forming cell which secretes an extracellular matrix. Hydroxyapatite crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009031] |
| Name: | increased accumulation |
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| Synonyms: | accumulated |
| Definition: | An increased number of physical objects that are accumulated within another physical object usually as a result of a failure to break down or remove objects in a timely manner. |
| Ontology: | Phenotypic Quality Ontology [PATO:0002270] |
| Name: | rib |
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| Synonyms: | dorsal rib, pleural rib |
| Definition: | Endochondral bone that is intersegmental and rod-shaped, forming in the peritoneal membrane and attached to the vertebral parapophyses. Ribs protect and support internal organs. |
| Ontology: | Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0000538] |