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resorption

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


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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

Significantly, bone related diseases like osteoporosis, rheumatism and periodontitis are associated hyper activation of bone resorption by osteoclast.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2023

Bone is maintained via delicate balance between formation and resorption, and its imbalance leads to bone related diseases like osteoporosis rheumatism and periodontitis.

From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2023

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

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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