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osteoblast proliferation

^ http://purl.obolibrary.org/obo/GO_0033687


The multiplication or reproduction of osteoblasts, resulting in the expansion of an osteoblast cell population. An osteoblast is a bone-forming cell which secretes an extracellular matrix. Hydroxyapatite crystals are then deposited into the matrix to form bone. [ GOC:mah ]