Howship's lacuna
noun
How·ship's lacuna
ˈhau̇-ˌships- 
: a groove or cavity usually containing osteoclasts that occurs in bone which is undergoing reabsorption
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“Howship's lacuna.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/Howship%27s%20lacuna. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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