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

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

From Science Daily • Oct. 26, 2023

"We also showed bone resorption by osteoclast is defected in doble knock mouse" says co-senior author of the second paper, Shiou-ling Lu.

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

Anything which permits complete absorption and resorption of tile exudate will tend to prevent these hampering adhesions.

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