bone resorption


bone re·sorp·tion

the removal of osseous tissue by osteoclasts; can be part of the normal balance of bone resorption and deposition or part of a pathologic process.

bone resorption

The removal of bone by osteoclasts. See also: resorption

bone re·sorp·tion

(bōn rē-sōrpshŭn) Removal of osseous tissue by osteoclasts; can be part of the normal balance of bone resorption and deposition or part of a pathologic process.