Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
resorb
verb
/rēˈzôrb/
Definition
To absorb again or anew.
Examples
- During bone remodeling, the body will resorb old bone tissue.
- The kidneys help to resorb water back into the bloodstream.
- In some medical treatments, your body may resorb the injected medication over time.
Meaning
The process of taking back substances that were previously absorbed or incorporated, often used in biological contexts.
Synonyms
- reabsorb
- absorb
- take back
