resorb
/rɪˈzɔrb/
verb
- To absorb again, especially by the body breaking down and taking in a substance that was previously formed or deposited.
- During bone remodeling, osteoclasts resorb old bone tissue.
- The doctor explained that the body would resorb the temporary filler over time.
- The body can resorb a blood clot as a wound heals.
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