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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

Identifier

CL:0000137
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