Reabsorbing: meaning, definitions and examples

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reabsorbing

 

[ riหษ™หˆzษ”หrbษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

biological process

Reabsorbing refers to the process by which substances that have already been absorbed by a biological system are taken back into that system. This often occurs in the kidneys, where filtrates are reabsorbed into the bloodstream. Reabsorption is crucial for maintaining homeostasis, enabling the organism to recover essential nutrients and water. The efficiency of reabsorbing can impact overall health, particularly in relation to fluid balance and nutrient retention.

Synonyms

recapture, resorb, retrieve

Examples of usage

  • The kidneys are responsible for reabsorbing water and electrolytes.
  • After filtration, the tubules begin reabsorbing useful substances.
  • The body reabsorbs glucose to maintain blood sugar levels.

Translations

Translations of the word "reabsorbing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น reabsorvendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅเคจเคƒ เค…เคตเคถเฅ‹เคทเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช wiederaufnehmend

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ reabsorpsi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะตะฐะฑัะพั€ะฑั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ reabsorpcja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅ†ๅธๅŽใ—ใฆใ„ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท rรฉabsorbant

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ reabsorciรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yeniden emilim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์žฌํก์ˆ˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฅุนุงุฏุฉ ุงู„ุงู…ุชุตุงุต

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ reabsorpce

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ reabsorpcie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ†ๅธๆ”ถ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ reabsorpcija

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ endursog

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะฐะนั‚ะฐ ัั–าฃั–ั€ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ˜แƒœแƒแƒฌแƒแƒ แƒ›แƒแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜แƒก

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tษ™krar udma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ reabsorciรณn

Etymology

The term 'reabsorbing' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means 'again', and 'absorb', originating from the Latin 'absorbere', where 'ab-' means 'away from' and 'sorbere' means 'to suck in'. The prefix signifies a return process, while the root emphasizes the uptake function. The concept of reabsorption has been significant in various scientific fields, particularly in biology and medicine. Over time, the term has evolved to typically describe physiological processes, with its use expanding to areas such as ecology, where it might refer to the return of nutrients in ecosystems. Its application in modern science highlights the importance of recycling substances within living organisms.