Definition

Relating to a type of cell that helps form bone.

Example

The osteoblastic activity is crucial for bone growth and repair.

Conversation

I just learned that bones have osteoblastic cells that help them grow.

Really? I didn't know that! How do they work?

They actually build new bone tissue, which is pretty fascinating.

That is interesting! I guess that’s why we need calcium for our bones.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Osteoblastic → It is formed from "osteo-" (from Greek "osteon", meaning bone) and "-blastic" (from Greek "blastos", meaning germ or bud). The word "osteoblastic" refers to cells that are involved in the formation of bone tissue, essentially meaning cells that bud or grow into bone.

Memory Tip

Think of 'osteo-' as relating to 'bone' and '-blastic' as indicating something that grows or develops. This helps you remember that 'osteoblastic' refers to cells that are involved in the growth of bone.

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