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osteocyte
Description
"A mature osteoblast that has become embedded in the bone matrix. They occupy a small cavity, called lacuna, in the matrix and are connected to adjacent osteocytes via protoplasmic projections called canaliculi." [MESH:A.11.329.629.500]
Relations
develops_fromosteoblast
Parents
bone matrix secreting cellIdentifier
CL:0000137
