osteocyte
(os-te-o-cyte)
4 syllables
Definition
noun. a type of bone cell that helps maintain bone structure.
Example Sentence
An osteocyte has thin cytoplasmic branches.
More Example Sentences
The osteocyte is found within bone tissue.
Synonyms
bone cell; osteoblast; osteoclast
Antonyms
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