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- [os-tee-uh-klast]
- /ˈɒs ti əˌklæst/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [os-tee-uh-klast]
- /ˈɒs ti əˌklæst/
Definitions of osteoclast word
- noun osteoclast Cell Biology. one of the large multinuclear cells in growing bone concerned with the absorption of osseous tissue, as in the formation of canals. 1
- noun osteoclast Surgery. an instrument for effecting osteoclasis. 1
- noun osteoclast A large multinucleate bone cell that absorbs bone tissue during growth and healing. 1
- noun osteoclast a surgical instrument for fracturing bone 0
- noun osteoclast a large multinuclear cell formed in bone marrow that is associated with the normal absorption of bone 0
- noun osteoclast any of the large multinucleate cells in bone which absorb or break down bony tissue 0
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Origin of osteoclast
First appearance:
before 1870 One of the 26% newest English words
1870-75; osteo- + -clast < Greek klastós broken
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Parts of speech for Osteoclast
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osteoclast popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 63% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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