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chondroblast

Term ID
CL:0000058
Synonyms
  • chrondoplast
Definition
Skeletogenic cell that is typically non-terminally differentiated, secretes an avascular, GAG rich matrix; is not buried in cartilage tissue matrix, retains the ability to divide, located adjacent to cartilage tissue (including within the perichondrium), and develops from prechondroblast (and thus prechondrogenic) cell. 0618947256
References
  • BTO:0003607
  • FMA:66783
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