resorption
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During early adulthood this process is balanced, so bone resorption equals bone formation.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 25, 2026
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
The researchers also investigated PEPITEM's effect on osteoclasts and bone resorption.
From Science Daily ● May 21, 2024
It is not until a few days later that the tail is reabsorbed, due to the higher thyroxin concentrations required for tail resorption.
From Textbooks ● Jan. 1, 2015
Half a young Sea-urchin immediately after resorption of the larva;s'' s'' spines, t' t' ambulacral tentacles.
From Seaside Studies in Natural History Marine Animals of Massachusetts Bay. Radiates. by Alexander Agassiz
