reabsorb

verb

re·​ab·​sorb ˌrē-əb-ˈsȯrb 

-ˈzȯrb

reabsorbed; reabsorbing; reabsorbs

transitive verb

: to take up (something previously secreted or emitted)

sugars reabsorbed in the kidney

also : resorb sense 2

Examples of reabsorb in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The salty juices are then reabsorbed into the meat, carrying the seasoning with them. — Julie Harans, Bon Appetit Magazine, 22 Oct. 2026

Certain receptors in the kidneys reabsorb it and return it to the bloodstream instead of clearing it through urine. — Ayesha Gulzar, Verywell Health, 31 Aug. 2026

With many depressive disorders, SSRIs work by preventing cells from quickly reabsorbing the hormone serotonin. — Jen Christensen, CNN Money, 29 Aug. 2026

The tablet then reabsorbs those pesticides, preventing them from going down the drain. — Joe Van Ryn, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1720, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for reabsorb

• absorb
• adsorb
• orb

Medical Definition

reabsorb

transitive verb

re·​ab·​sorb ˌrē-əb-ˈsȯ(ə)rb, -ˈzȯ(ə)rb 

: to take up (something previously secreted or emitted)

sugars reabsorbed in the kidney

also : resorb