resorb

re·sorb

vt \(ˈ)rē-ˈsȯ(ə)rb, -ˈzȯ(ə)rb\

Definition of RESORB

: to break down and assimilate (something previously differentiated) <resorbed bone>

intransitive verb

: to undergo resorption <the injected protein resorbs after some days>

—re·sorb·a·ble \-ˈsȯ(ə)r-bə-bəl, -ˈzȯ(ə)r-\ adjective