A chondroblast is a cell which originates from a mesenchymal stem cell and forms chondrocytes, commonly known as cartilage cells. Chondroblasts that become embedded in the matrix are called chondrocytes. They lie in the space or lacunae present in groups of two or more. The groups are formed by division of a single parent cell. Groups of chondrocy...
<embryology> Embryonic cartilage producing cell. ... (15 Jan 1998) ... 
(kon´dro-blast) an immature cartilage-producing cell.
Embryonic cartilage-producing cell.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′drō-blast Definitions: 1. A dividing cell of growing cartilage tissue. Synonyms: chondroplast
chondroblast A cell that forms cartilage.