Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
osteoclastogenesis
noun
/ˌɒstioʊˌklæstoʊˈdʒɛnɪsɪs/
Definition
Osteoclastogenesis is the biological process by which osteoclasts, the cells responsible for bone resorption, are formed from precursor cells.
Examples
- The study focused on the mechanisms of osteoclastogenesis in patients with osteoporosis.
- Understanding osteoclastogenesis is crucial for developing therapies for bone diseases.
Meaning
This term is used primarily in the context of bone biology where it describes how specific cells differentiate and develop to break down bone tissue.
Synonyms
- Bone resorption cell formation
- Osteoclast development
- Osteoclast maturation
