Definition

Relating to a type of cell that breaks down bone tissue.

Example

The osteoclastic activity is essential for bone remodeling.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new study on osteoclastic activity in bones?

No, I haven’t! What did they find out?

They discovered that osteoclastic cells play a bigger role in bone health than we thought.

That’s fascinating! I didn’t realize they were so important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Osteoclastic → It is formed from "osteo-" (from Greek "osteon", meaning bone) and "clastic" (from Greek "klastos", meaning broken). The word "osteoclastic" refers to cells that break down bone tissue.

Memory Tip

Think of 'bone' ('osteo-') being 'broken down' ('clastic') — that's what osteoclastic means.

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