A cell that breaks down and resorbs cartilage tissue, similar to how osteoclasts break down bone.
Combines 'chondro-' (cartilage) + Greek 'klastes' (breaker), describing a cell whose function is to demolish cartilage.
Your body is constantly under construction and demolition—chondroclasts are the wrecking crews that remove old cartilage to make room for new growth!
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