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entosthoblast Meaning
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entosthoblast (n.)
The granule within the nucleolus or entoblast of a nucleated cell.
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The granule within the nucleolus or entoblast of a nucleated cell.
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Entosthoblast is a type of bone-forming cell found in the inner surface of the periosteum.
Entosthoblasts are responsible for the formation of new bone tissue on the inner surface of the cortex.
They are derived from progenitor cells called osteoprogenitor cells.
Entosthoblasts differentiate into osteoblasts, which are responsible for the deposition of new bone matrix.