osteoclast

noun

os·te·o·clast | \ ˈä-stē-ə-ˌklast

Definition of osteoclast

: any of the large multinucleate cells closely associated with areas of bone resorption

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Resorption is the breakdown of old bones by osteoclasts, a type of bone cell. — Susan Scutti, CNN, "Experts streamline guidelines for treating osteoporosis," 8 May 2017 The first, osteoclasts, break down bone tissue as part of the process of repairing and maintaining any damage. — Danny Lewis, Smithsonian, "Fish Don’t Do So Well in Space," 16 Jan. 2017

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osteoclast

noun

os·teo·clast | \ ˈäs-tē-ə-ˌklast

1 : any of the large multinucleate cells closely associated with areas of bone resorption (as in a fracture that is healing) — compare chondroclast

2 : an instrument for performing osteoclasis