resorptive

1 9.2

Able to absorb or break down material in body tissues

adjective
/rɪˈzɔːrptɪv/

Specialized

: resorbente

The resorptive process in bone tissue is essential for maintaining healthy bones.

Examples

Doctors studied the resorptive effects of the new medication on damaged cells.
Certain cells have a strong resorptive ability, helping the body break down old tissue.
The resorptive properties of the medication are impressive.
Is this drug resorptive enough for the treatment?
The dentist explained that the resorptive process in the gums can lead to tooth loss if not treated.
Certain medications can have resorptive effects on bone tissue, potentially weakening it over time.
In some diseases, the body's resorptive mechanisms may become overactive, causing excessive tissue breakdown.

Synonyms

absorbent

vsresorptive

9 3.4

Able to soak up liquid easily

is used for tissue dissolving or uptake, not only surface liquid holding

absorbable

vsresorptive

1 4.6

Able to go into a material through its surface, for example skin or fabric

applies to being dissolved or taken up by biological tissues rather than just through pores

absorptive

vsresorptive

1 6.8

Able to take in liquids or energy, like a sponge

relates to dissolving or uptake in biological tissues rather than general uptake

assimilative

vsresorptive

1 7.9

That can take in light, gas or liquid

focuses on tissue dissolving and uptake rather than broad incorporation

Antonyms

nonabsorbent

1 6.2

A material that does not soak up liquids

How Resorptive

osteolytic

Specialized

1 9.8

osteoclastic

Specialized

9.5

resorptive

Specialized

1 9.2

Surface Forms

resorptive positive

Morphology

resorptive = resorpt + ive

Built from the stem 'resorpt' + '-ive'; the relation to the verb 'resorb'/'resorption' is regular but the b → pt spelling alternation and specialized biological usage make the connection less obvious to general learners.

Etymology

The word resorptive comes from the parts re- and sorb, and sorb means 'to suck in', the same idea you see in the word absorb. So something resorptive can 'take in' or dissolve material, especially in the body.