osteoclasis

Meanings

• noun

  The process by which bone tissue is resorbed or broken down.

  - "Osteoclasts are large multinucleated cells that carry out the process of osteoclasis."
  - "The imbalance between osteoclasis and osteoblast-mediated bone formation can lead to various bone diseases."

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Variants

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osteoclast , osteoclastic , osteoclasts

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Etymology

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Derived from the Greek words 'osteon' meaning bone and 'klasis' meaning breaking.

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Trivia

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1. Osteoclasts are the largest cells in the human body.

2. Osteoclasis is a vital process for bone remodeling and repair.

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Related Concepts

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1. Osteoclast: Large multinucleated cells that resorb bone tissue.

2. Osteoblast: Cells that form new bone tissue.

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How to Memorize "osteoclasis"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a large cell engulfing a piece of bone and breaking it down.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the process of bone resorption.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Osteon Eats Bone' to remember the meaning of osteoclasis.

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