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

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

"We revealed Rab32 and Rab38 engaged organelle, LRO, is important for bone resorption by osteoclast."

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

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 Agassiz, Alexander