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Osteoclast Definition & Meaning

osteoclast
noun
  1. cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue

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What does osteoclast mean?
cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue
What part of speech is osteoclast?
Osteoclast is a noun.

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