Resorb (Verb)
Meaning
Undergo resorption.
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The bone eventually resorbs and reorganizes to maintain the optimal density and structure.
- Graft materials may resorb over time, providing space for natural tissue regeneration.
- Surgeons typically select implant materials that carefully resorb and are easily absorbed by the body.
- In the presence of strong enzymes and bacteria, tooth enamel begins to resorb, weakening its crystalline structure.
- The organic compounds in some bone substitutes are designed to gradually resorb and be safely excreted from the body.