osteoid Synonyms
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osteoid Meaning
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osteoid (a.)
Resembling bone; bonelike.
osteoid Sentence Examples
- Osteoid is a protein-rich matrix synthesized by osteoblasts during bone formation.
- The osteoid matrix consists of collagen, non-collagenous proteins, and glycosaminoglycans.
- Over time, osteoid undergoes mineralization to form the mineralized bone matrix.
- Osteoid seams are thin, unmineralized layers of bone matrix surrounding newly formed bone tissue.
- The presence of osteoid indicates that bone remodeling or repair is actively occurring.
- In diseases like osteomalacia, the mineralization of osteoid is impaired, leading to soft, pliable bones.
- Excessive osteoid production can be a sign of bone disorders such as Paget's disease of bone.
- The mineral content of osteoid varies throughout its maturation, from a calcium-deficient state to a fully mineralized form.
- Studies on osteoid have provided insights into the mechanisms of bone formation and mineralization.
- Certain hormones, growth factors, and mechanical stimuli can influence the production and mineralization of osteoid.
FAQs About the word osteoid
Resembling bone; bonelike.
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Osteoid is a protein-rich matrix synthesized by osteoblasts during bone formation.
The osteoid matrix consists of collagen, non-collagenous proteins, and glycosaminoglycans.
Over time, osteoid undergoes mineralization to form the mineralized bone matrix.
Osteoid seams are thin, unmineralized layers of bone matrix surrounding newly formed bone tissue.
