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
However, PTH induction is also associated with the differentiation of macrophages into osteoclasts, which are specialized cells responsible for bone resorption.
From Science Daily ● Jun. 18, 2024
The researchers tracked down distinct pockets of bone resorption activity as the cells 'morph' between actively resorbing osteoclasts and an intermediate cell state called osteomorphs, in real time.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 26, 2023
Osteoporosis is a clinical manifestation of an imbalance between bone resorption and bone formation, resulting in weakened bones that easily fracture.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 9, 2022
Treatment.—Applications of cold water to check the inflammatory processes is indicated for the first few days in aseptic periostitis, followed by hot fomentations to hurry resorption of fluids.
From Special Report on Diseases of Cattle by United States. Bureau of Animal Industry
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