English word chondroclast comes from English chondro-, English -clast (Something that breaks or destroys.)
| Dictionary entry | Language | Definition |
|---|---|---|
| chondro- | English (eng) | Describing something composed of cartilage.. Describing something relating to grains or having a granular structure. |
| -clast | English (eng) | Something that breaks or destroys. |
| chondroclast | English (eng) | (cytology) A large, multinucleated cell involved in the resorption of calcified cartilage. |