Reabsorption: meaning, definitions and examples
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reabsorption
[ ˌriːəbˈsɔːrpʃən ]
biological process
Reabsorption is the process by which substances are taken back into the bloodstream from the renal tubules in the kidneys, helping to conserve essential nutrients and water. This process is critical for maintaining homeostasis within the body and involves the selective re-entry of ions, molecules, and water into the circulatory system after filtration.
Synonyms
absorption, reclamation, resorption.
Examples of usage
- The reabsorption of glucose in the kidneys is essential for energy production.
- Water reabsorption in the loop of Henle helps regulate body fluid balance.
- Reabsorption of electrolytes is vital for nerve and muscle function.
- In certain conditions, such as diabetes, reabsorption mechanisms may be disrupted.
Translations
Translations of the word "reabsorption" in other languages:
🇵🇹 reabsorção
🇮🇳 फिर से अवशोषण
🇩🇪 Wiederaufnahme
🇮🇩 reabsorpsi
🇺🇦 реабсорбція
🇵🇱 reabsorpcja
🇯🇵 再吸収 (さいきゅうしゅう)
🇫🇷 réabsorption
🇪🇸 reabsorción
🇹🇷 geri emilim
🇰🇷 재흡수 (재흡수)
🇸🇦 إعادة الامتصاص
🇨🇿 reabsorpcí
🇸🇰 reabsorpcie
🇨🇳 再吸收 (zài xīshōu)
🇸🇮 reabsorpcija
🇮🇸 endurupptaka
🇰🇿 қайта сіңіру
🇬🇪 გადახედვა (gadakhedva)
🇦🇿 təkrar sorulma
🇲🇽 reabsorción
Etymology
The term 'reabsorption' is derived from the prefix 're-', which means again, and 'absorption', which comes from the Latin 'absorbere' meaning to swallow up or suck in. The word began to appear in scientific literature in the early 19th century as researchers started to explore various biological processes related to nutrient utilization and waste management in living organisms. Its use has become prominent in fields such as renal physiology, biochemistry, and cellular biology, particularly in discussions surrounding the functions of kidneys and the movement of substances across cell membranes. Understanding reabsorption plays a critical role in pharmacology, for instance, as it influences how medications are processed in the body.