Reabsorption (Noun)
Meaning
The organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The kidneys regulate the reabsorption of glucose back into the bloodstream to maintain a stable level of sugar in the body.
- During bone remodeling, the process of reabsorption breaks down old bone tissue, allowing for the formation of new bone cells.
- In the small intestine, the walls facilitate the reabsorption of nutrients into the bloodstream, enabling the body to utilize the energy and sustenance from digested food.
- The liver plays a crucial role in the reabsorption of bilirubin, a pigment produced during the breakdown of red blood cells, to prevent its accumulation in the body.
- In the context of wound healing, the reabsorption of dead tissue and debris is essential for the growth of new tissue and the restoration of damaged skin.