resorption

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"The observed telescoping phenomenon is a consequence of this bone resorption," the doctors wrote.

From Fox News

As a result, weight-bearing bones undergo significant demineralization, detected by increased levels of excreted phosphate and calcium in bodily waste, and other markers of increased bone resorption.

From Scientific American

Thus, they trigger bone formation while inhibiting bone resorption.

From Nature

In performing autopsies on malnourished patients, an astute pathologist noted that plaques “usually, but not invariably, tend to undergo resorption.”

From New York Times

The shrews’ skulls shrank by about 15% from summer to winter, an effect that the X-ray images suggest was caused by resorption of tissue at the joints between skull bones.

From Nature