osteoblastic

osteoblastic
Relating to the osteoblasts; describes any region of increased radiographic bone density, in particular, metastases that stimulate o. activity.

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os·teo·blas·tic .äs-tē-ə-'blas-tik adj
1) relating to or involving the formation of bone
2) composed of or being osteoblasts

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