osteoclasis Synonyms
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osteoclasis Meaning
Wordnet
osteoclasis (n)
treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a bone
Webster
osteoclasis (n.)
The operation of breaking a bone in order to correct deformity.
osteoclasis Sentence Examples
- Osteoclasis is the physiological process by which bone is resorbed.
- During osteoclasis, osteoclasts secrete hydrochloric acid and proteolytic enzymes to break down bone matrix.
- Osteoclasis is stimulated by the hormone parathyroid hormone (PTH).
- Excessive osteoclasis can lead to osteoporosis, a condition characterized by decreased bone density.
- In Paget's disease of bone, excessive osteoclasis and bone formation results in abnormally thick and deformed bones.
- Osteoclasis is inhibited by the hormone calcitonin, which promotes calcium absorption and deposition in bone.
- The imbalance between osteoclasis and osteoblast activity can lead to bone loss and skeletal fragility.
- Estrogen deficiency after menopause can lead to increased osteoclasis and bone loss.
- Certain medications, such as corticosteroids, can suppress osteoclasis and promote bone formation.
- Osteoclasis is an essential process for bone remodeling and repair, but its abnormal regulation can lead to various bone disorders.
FAQs About the word osteoclasis
treatment of a skeletal deformity by intentionally fracturing a boneThe operation of breaking a bone in order to correct deformity.
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Osteoclasis is the physiological process by which bone is resorbed.
During osteoclasis, osteoclasts secrete hydrochloric acid and proteolytic enzymes to break down bone matrix.
Osteoclasis is stimulated by the hormone parathyroid hormone (PTH).
Excessive osteoclasis can lead to osteoporosis, a condition characterized by decreased bone density.
