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

"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

"We revealed Rab32 and Rab38 engaged organelle, LRO, is important for bone resorption by osteoclast."

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

The use of the actual cautery stimulates prompt resolution, but there is seldom any resorption of products of inflammation following firing.

From Lameness of the Horse Veterinary Practitioners' Series, No. 1 by Lacroix, John Victor