resorption

Example Sentences

Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.

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

In addition, young women showed significant increases in the bone resorption marker.

From Science Daily • May 7, 2024

Significantly, bone related diseases like osteoporosis, rheumatism and periodontitis are associated hyper activation of 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