resorbování

Resorbování is a biological process where substances are absorbed back into the body or into another tissue. This term is commonly used in several different contexts.

In the medical field, resorbování refers to the process by which tissues or substances are broken down and reabsorbed by the body. For example, during wound healing, dead tissue is resorbéd by macrophages. Bone resorbování is a continuous process involving osteoclasts breaking down bone tissue and osteoblasts rebuilding it, which is crucial for bone remodeling and calcium homeostasis. In dentistry, resorbování can refer to the loss of tooth structure or the bone surrounding the teeth, often due to inflammation or pressure.

In the context of pharmaceuticals, resorbování describes how a drug is absorbed into the bloodstream from its administration site, such as the gastrointestinal tract or an injection site. The rate and extent of drug resorbování influence its bioavailability and therapeutic effect.

The term is also applied in agricultural and environmental science. For instance, in soil science, resorbování can describe how nutrients or pollutants are absorbed by soil particles or plant roots. In ecology, it might refer to the breakdown and re-incorporation of organic matter into the ecosystem. The specific mechanism and significance of resorbování depend heavily on the biological or chemical system being discussed.