osteoclast

https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11050
Large multinucleate cell that resorbs bone, allowing for the deposition of new bone.
Note: Osteoclasts secrete enzymes and acids that dissolve the calcium phosphate matrix of old bone tissue.
Source:
PAC, 2016, 88, 713. (Glossary of terms used in developmental and reproductive toxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2016)) on page 788 [Terms] [Paper]
Citation: 'osteoclast' in IUPAC Compendium of Chemical Terminology, 5th ed. International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry; 2025. Online version 5.0.0, 2025. https://doi.org/10.1351/goldbook.11050 RIS BibTex EndNote
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