absorptive
adjective
ab·sorp·tive
əb-ˈsȯrp-tiv 
-ˈzȯrp-
-ˈzȯrp-
: relating to or functioning in absorption
the absorptive surface of the small intestine
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“Absorptive.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/absorptive. Accessed 3 Jul. 2025.
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