resorption
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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
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
"Therefore, understanding the underlying mechanism of bone resorption facilitated by Rab32 and Rab38 will provide us useful information regarding potential treatment target for these diseases" says senior author of the two papers, Takeshi NODA.
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
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
