absorptive

adjective

ab·sorp·tive | \ əb-ˈsȯrp-tiv,

-ˈzȯrp-

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Medical Definition of absorptive

: relating to or functioning in absorption the absorptive surface of the small intestine

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absorption coefficient

absorption spectrum

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