adjective
- relating to or involving osteoclasts, cells that break down bone tissue
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The osteoclastic activity increased during the healing process.
- Researchers studied osteoclastic cells in the laboratory.
- The medication affects osteoclastic bone resorption.
- Osteoclastic processes help maintain bone density.
- The patient showed elevated osteoclastic markers in blood tests.
- Scientists examined osteoclastic function in aging bones.