The redissolving wholly or in part, in the molten magma of an igneous rock, of crystals previously formed. The dissolved material may again solidify, giving rise to a mass of small crystals, usually of a different kind.
loss of bone through increased breakdown via osteoclasts or other mechanism causing a reduction in bone mass
Physiologic or pathologic removal of hard tissue (bone or root) by the activity of osteoclasts. Syn; osteoclasis.
Bone loss due to osteoclastic activity.
Loss of a substance (such as bone tissue) through physiological or pathological processes.
The process by which bone dissolves. Although we tend to think of bone as hard and set in shape, it can expand, change shape or disappear over many weeks, months or years. Resorption of bone will occur in any piercing where the jewelry presses constantly or repeatedly on bone. Poorly placed tongue, labret, or cheek piercings will erode the bone that supports the teeth, and the tooth may fall out in severe cases. Likewise surface piercings over bones such as the clavicle can cause problems. The Xray image shows bone resorption (the black area) of a tooth socket.
the loss of substance by physiologic means.
the removal of bone tissue -- both protein and mineral salts -- by osteoclasts.
Biochemical dissolution or loss of tissue.
The break down of minerals from structures in the body. For example, the dissolution of calcium from bones.
Term used to describe dissolution/dissolving of the root of a tooth. Resorption occurs naturally when permanent teeth erupt and dissolve the roots of baby teeth, causing the baby tooth to fall out. Resorption can also happen spontaneously during orthodontic treatment or as the result of one permanent tooth erupting across another, damaging the root.
the organic process in which the substance of some differentiated structure that has been produced by the body undergoes lysis and assimilation
the dissolution of a substance such as bone tissue by biochemical activity
Shrinkage, or dissolving away of either tooth or bone structure.
The removal of bone tissue by normal physiological process or as part of a pathological process such as an infection.
The breakdown and assimilation of bone through the action of osteoclasts
The breakdown or dissolution of the bone or teeth.
The breakdown or dissolving of a hard structure like bone or tooth.
Resorption is the act of removal by physiological absorption.
The process of breaking down or assimilating something. With respect to bone, resorption refers to the breakdown of bone by osteoclasts that results in the release of calcium and phosphate (bone mineral) into the blood.
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 . See the entire definition of Resorption
chewing up of old bone by the osteoclasts
A loss of bone substances by physiologic or pathologic means is considered associated with the natural aging process, metabolic disturbances and trauma.
the loss or dissolving away of a substance.
The breakdown and assimilation of the bone that supports the tooth, i.e., bone loss.
The dissolving of bone when a piercing has been poorly placed so that it rubs against the bone and causes it to disintegrate over time. A poorly placed labret can cause resorption of bone in the jaw line.
The removal of bone tissue — both protein and minerals — by osteoclasts (see Osteoporosis).