OBO ID: GO:0036035
Term Name: osteoclast development Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • osteoclast cell development
Definition: The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a osteoclast from its formation to the mature structure. Cell development does not include the steps involved in committing a cell to a specific fate. An osteoclast is a specialized phagocytic cell associated with the absorption and removal of the mineralized matrix of bone tissue.
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Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
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