osteoclast

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A large multinucleate cell found in growing bone that resorbs bony tissue, as in the formation of canals and cavities.

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An instrument used in surgical osteoclasis.

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In surgery, an apparatus for fracturing bones in order to correct deformities.

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A large multinucleated cell supposed to be concerned in the absorption of bone-tissue. Originally osteoklast (Kölliker). Also called giant cell, myeloplax, and myeloplaque.

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Same as myeloplax, a large multinucleate cell within the bone, which functions in the absroption and removal of bone tissue.

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An instrument for performing osteoclasis.

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A large multinuclear cell associated with the resorption of bone

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An instrument for performing osteoclasis.

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cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue