Term Name:	osteoclast development
Synonyms:	osteoclast cell development
Definition:	The process whose specific outcome is the progression of a osteoclast from its formation to the mature structure. Cell development does not include the steps involved in committing a cell to a specific fate. An osteoclast is a specialized phagocytic cell associated with the absorption and removal of the mineralized matrix of bone tissue.
Ontology:	GO: Biological Process [GO:0036035]    QuickGO    AmiGO