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

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

It involves the processes of bone deposition by osteoblasts and bone resorption by osteoclasts.

From Textbooks • Jun. 9, 2022

The withdrawal of a small amount of fluid may later seem to be the starting cause of resorption of the rest of the fluid.

From Disturbances of the Heart by Osborne, Oliver T. (Oliver Thomas)