osteoclast

A large multinucleate cell found in growing bone that resorbs bony tissue, as in the formation of canals and cavities.

An instrument used in surgical osteoclasis.

In surgery, an apparatus for fracturing bones in order to correct deformities.

A large multinucleated cell supposed to be concerned in the absorption of bone-tissue. Originally osteoklast (Kölliker). Also called giant cell, myeloplax, and myeloplaque.

Same as myeloplax, a large multinucleate cell within the bone, which functions in the absroption and removal of bone tissue.

An instrument for performing osteoclasis.

A large multinuclear cell associated with the resorption of bone

An instrument for performing osteoclasis.

cell that functions in the breakdown and resorption of bone tissue