resorption

American  

[ri-sawrp-shuhn, -zawrp-] / rɪˈsɔrp ʃən, -ˈzɔrp- /

noun

1. the destruction, disappearance, or dissolution of a tissue or part by biochemical activity, as the loss of bone or of tooth dentin.

2. Also called reabsorption.  the selective uptake into the bloodstream of substances previously filtered out of the blood.

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resorption British  

/ rɪˈsɔːpʃən /

noun

1. the process of resorbing or the state of being resorbed

2. geology the partial or complete remelting or dissolution of a mineral by magma, resulting from changes in temperature, pressure, or magma composition

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Etymology

Origin of resorption

First recorded in 1810–20; re- + (ab)sorption; compare French résorption

Example Sentences

My dentist said a molar needed to be yanked because of a cellular breakdown called resorption, and a periodontist in his office recommended a bone graft and probably an implant.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 28, 2026

However, PTH induction is also associated with the differentiation of macrophages into osteoclasts, which are specialized cells responsible for bone resorption.

From Science Daily • Jun. 18, 2024

The researchers tracked down distinct pockets of bone resorption activity as the cells 'morph' between actively resorbing osteoclasts and an intermediate cell state called osteomorphs, in real time.

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

Bone remodeling involves the processes of bone deposition by osteoblasts and bone resorption by osteoclasts.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

Anything which permits complete absorption and resorption of tile exudate will tend to prevent these hampering adhesions.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)

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