Term Name: chondroblast
Synonyms: chondroblasts
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).
Appears at: Pharyngula:Prim-5 (24.0h-30.0h)
Evident until: Unknown
Ontology: Anatomy Ontology [ZFA:0009027]

Relationships
develops from: mesenchymal cell mesoderm mesodermal cell
develops into: chondrocyte
is part of: cartilage element
is a type of: cell

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