noun
- the process by which the body breaks down and absorbs its own tissue or previously formed substances
Usage: medical; biological
Examples
- Bone resorptions occur naturally as part of the bone remodeling process.
- The dentist explained that tooth resorptions can lead to weakening of the roots.
- Calcium resorptions from bones increase during periods of dietary deficiency.
- The study examined resorptions of cartilage in arthritic joints.
- Hormonal changes can accelerate bone resorptions in postmenopausal women.
- Root resorptions in teeth may require immediate dental intervention.