- osteoclasts
- 'É‘stɪəklæst /'É’stɪəklÉ‘Ëst n. device for breaking bone in order to correct a defect; cell which absorbs tissue in order to form bone canals (Medicine)
English contemporary dictionary. 2014.
osteoclasts
Look at other dictionaries:
Osteoclast — Osteoclast, with bone below it, showing typical distinguishing characteristics: a large cell with multiple nuclei and a foamy cytosol. Latin osteoclastus Code … Wikipedia
bone — /bohn/, n., v., boned, boning, adv. n. 1. Anat., Zool. a. one of the structures composing the skeleton of a vertebrate. b. the hard connective tissue forming the substance of the skeleton of most vertebrates, composed of a collagen rich organic… … Universalium
Bône — /bohn/, n. former name of Annaba. * * * I Rigid connective tissue of vertebrates, consisting of cells embedded in a hard matrix. Bones serve as the body s supporting framework, provide muscle attachment points for movement, protect the internal… … Universalium
Bone — This article is about the skeletal organ. For other uses, see Bone (disambiguation) and Bones (disambiguation). For the tissue, see Osseous tissue. Drawing of a human femur Bones are rigid organs that constitute part of the endoskeleton of… … Wikipedia
Cherubism — Classification and external resources Facial appearance of 37 year old woman diagnosed with cherubism. ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
Osteoporosis — Classification and external resources A stooped back is often the result of osteoporosis. ICD 10 M … Wikipedia
Osteopontin — Secreted phosphoprotein 1 Rendering based on PDB 3CXD … Wikipedia
Tartrate resistant acid phosphatase — is a glycosylated monomeric metalloenzyme expressed in mammals.cite journal | author = Baumbach GA, Saunders PT, Ketcham CM, Bazer FW, Roberts RM | title = Uteroferrin contains complex and high mannose type oligosaccharides when synthesized in… … Wikipedia
endocrine system, human — ▪ anatomy Introduction group of ductless glands (gland) that regulate body processes by secreting chemical substances called hormones (hormone). Hormones act on nearby tissues or are carried in the bloodstream to act on specific target organs… … Universalium
Osteopetrosis — (Malignant) Classification and external resources X ray of the pelvis of a patient with osteopetrosis, adult onset form (Albers Schonberg disease). Note the dense bones. ICD … Wikipedia
