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Definition of Resorption

Resorption: The process of losing substance. Bone, when it is remodeled (reshaped), undergoes both new formation and resorption. The cell responsible for the resorption of bone is called an osteoclast.

Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionary
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Last Editorial Review: 7/15/2000

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