osteocytes

[US]/ˈɒstɪəʊsaɪt/
[UK]/ˈɑːstioʊsaɪt/

Translation

n.a type of bone cell that maintains bone tissue

Phrases & Collocations

osteocyte function

osteocyte network

osteocyte signaling

osteocyte activity

osteocyte survival

osteocyte differentiation

osteocyte apoptosis

osteocyte morphology

osteocyte lacunae

osteocyte regulation

Example Sentences

the osteocyte plays a crucial role in bone maintenance.

researchers study the behavior of osteocytes in response to stress.

osteocytes communicate with each other through dendritic processes.

understanding osteocyte function is important for treating bone diseases.

osteocytes are the most abundant cells in mature bone tissue.

they found that osteocytes can influence bone remodeling.

osteocytes help regulate mineral homeostasis in bones.

damage to osteocytes can lead to bone fragility.

osteocytes have a long lifespan compared to other bone cells.

new treatments aim to enhance osteocyte survival in patients.

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