resorption
Americannoun
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the destruction, disappearance, or dissolution of a tissue or part by biochemical activity, as the loss of bone or of tooth dentin.
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Also called reabsorption. the selective uptake into the bloodstream of substances previously filtered out of the blood.
noun
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the process of resorbing or the state of being resorbed
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geology the partial or complete remelting or dissolution of a mineral by magma, resulting from changes in temperature, pressure, or magma composition
Etymology
Origin of resorption
First recorded in 1810–20; re- + (ab)sorption; compare French résorption
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During early adulthood this process is balanced, so bone resorption equals bone formation.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
"We revealed Rab32 and Rab38 engaged organelle, LRO, is important for bone resorption by osteoclast."
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2023
Osteoporosis is a clinical manifestation of an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation, resulting in weakened bones that easily fracture.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Treatment.—Applications of cold water to check the inflammatory processes is indicated for the first few days in aseptic periostitis, followed by hot fomentations to hurry resorption of fluids.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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