osteoclast

Definition of abbreviation (noun) -

a bone cell that helps destroy bone

Part of speech:

Noun

Plural: plural: osteoclasts

Example sentences with this word:

An osteoclast (from the Greek words for "bone" and "broken") is a type of bone cell that removes bone tissue by removing the bone's mineralized matrix.

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