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osteoid [′äs·tē‚ȯid] (histology) The young hyaline matrix of true bone in which the calcium salts are deposited. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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These growth factors are thought to accelerate healing by increasing cellular proliferation, matrix formation, osteoid production, and collagen synthesis. In sham-operated female rats, however, PCB-126 appeared to exhibit anti-estrogenic activity by impairing the mineralization process of the tibia, as indicated by increased organic content and osteoid surface (Lind et al. [1] Primitive mesenchymal cells proliferate within the injured connective tissue and give rise to osteoid and chondroid formation at the periphery progressing inward. |
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