Usually means: Cells that break down cartilage.
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▸ noun:  (cytology) A large, multinucleated cell involved in the resorption of calcified cartilage

Similar:
chondrocyte, chondrophyte, chondroblast, prechondroblast, osteoclast, chondron, chondroprogenitor, chondriome, prechondrocyte, cementoclast, more...

Opposite:
osteoblast, bone-forming cell, bone builder

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Similar:
chondrocyte, chondrophyte, chondroblast, prechondroblast, osteoclast, chondron, chondroprogenitor, chondriome, prechondrocyte, cementoclast, more...

Opposite:
osteoblast, bone-forming cell, bone builder



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