A multinucleated cell (giant cell) involved in the resorption of calcified cartilage; morphologically identical to osteoblasts. ... Origin: chondro-+ G. Klastos, broken in pieces ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kon´dro-klast) a giant cell believed to be associated with absorption of cartilage.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kon′drō-klast Definitions: 1. A multinucleated cell (giant cell) involved in the resorption of calcified cartilage; morphologically similar or identical to an osteoblast.
chondroclast A giant cell involved in the absorption of cartilage.