An osteoclast (from Ancient Greek ὀστέον (osteon) 'bone' and κλαστός (clastos) 'broken') is a type of bone cell that removes bone tissue. This function is critical in the maintenance, repair, and …

Osteoblasts and osteoclasts are special cells that help your bones grow and develop. Osteoblasts form new bones and add growth to existing bone tissue. Osteoclasts dissolve old and damaged bone …

Osteoclast, large multinucleated cell responsible for the dissolution and absorption of bone. Bone is a dynamic tissue that is continuously being broken down and restructured in response to such …

The osteoclast, which is the sole bone-resorbing cell, is a unique polykaryon whose activity, in the context of the osteoblast, dictates skeletal mass. All forms of acquired osteoporosis reflect increased …

Oct 30, 2023 · Osteoclasts are specialized bone matrix cells that possess the ability to erode bone, a process called resorption, during bone growth and remodeling. They are large, motile, multinucleated …

Jul 24, 2025 · Osteoclast cells are specialized components within the skeletal system responsible for bone resorption, the breakdown of bone tissue. Their continuous activity maintains healthy bones …

Osteoclasts are irregular shaped giant cells that break down or reabsorbs bone. Osteoblasts are cells that are responsible for new bone formation. Osteoclast arise from either macrophages or monocytes …

Apr 24, 2023 · Functioning as vital cells in the bone matrix that maintains adequate bone mineral density through stimulating bone turnover and maintaining plasma calcium levels, osteoclasts are …

Osteoclasts are giant multinucleated cells, ranging from 20 to 100 μm in diameter, that are responsible for breaking down and resorbing bone matrix, typically found in temporary cavities on the bone …

Apr 9, 2024 · This comprehensive review provides insights into our evolving understanding of the osteoclast function, highlights the significance of clastokines in bone remodeling, and explores their …