resorb

 
Pronunciation: /rɪˈsɔːb/

verb

[with object] technical
  • absorb (something) again: the ability to resorb valuable solutes from the urine
  • Physiology remove (cells, or a tissue or structure) by gradual breakdown into component materials and dispersal in the circulation: bone tissue will be resorbed

Origin:

mid 17th century: from Latin resorbere, from re- (expressing intensive force) + sorbere 'absorb'