reabsorption

noun

re·​ab·​sorp·​tion ˌrē-əb-ˈsȯrp-shən How to pronounce reabsorption (audio)
-ˈzȯrp-
: the act or process of absorbing something again or of being absorbed again
sodium reabsorption during sweating
reabsorption of light
drugs blocking reabsorption of serotonin by nerve endings

Examples of reabsorption in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
Identifying the symptoms early and seeking appropriate treatment can facilitate reabsorption and prevent complications. David Hampton, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024 However, for larger or problematic seromas, various treatments can facilitate fluid reabsorption and alleviate discomfort. David Hampton, Verywell Health, 8 July 2024 These increase dopamine by blocking its reabsorption or directly stimulating its production [14]. Sponsored Content, The Mercury News, 12 Apr. 2024 SSRIs increase the amount of serotonin available in the brain by blocking the reabsorption of serotonin by the neurons. Sara Novak, Discover Magazine, 22 Dec. 2023 This helps prevent the reabsorption of THC metabolites in your digestive system. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 13 Aug. 2023 Reclast is in the most common class of osteoporosis treatments: the bisphosphonates, which work by slowing down bone reabsorption by the osteoclasts, giving the osteoblasts time to regrow bone. Dr. Keith Roach, oregonlive, 30 Aug. 2022 That gene was also related to salt reabsorption in the kidneys, another function no longer necessary in the salty ocean. Nathaniel Scharping, Discover Magazine, 25 Sep. 2019 Hyperforin, on the other hand, inhibits the reabsorption of feel-good hormones like dopamine and serotonin, causing these neurotransmitters to bind to other receptors, triggering a better response in the body and alleviating the symptoms of depression. Sandra Gutierrez G., Popular Science, 25 Jan. 2021

Word History

First Known Use

1718, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of reabsorption was in 1718

Dictionary Entries Near reabsorption

Cite this Entry

“Reabsorption.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reabsorption. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

Medical Definition

reabsorption

noun
re·​ab·​sorp·​tion -ˈsȯrp-shən, -ˈzȯrp- How to pronounce reabsorption (audio)
: the act, process, or condition of absorbing again or of being absorbed again
Love words? Need even more definitions?

Subscribe to America's largest dictionary and get thousands more definitions and advanced search—ad free!