reabsorber
verb
Senses
- 1.
to reabsorb
to absorb again; to take in or soak up something a second time
- 2.
to reabsorb (physiological)
in medicine/biology, for an organism or tissue to absorb back a substance previously secreted or expelled
Examples
"El cuerpo reabsorbe el líquido cerebroespinal para mantener el equilibrio."
The body reabsorbs cerebrospinal fluid to maintain balance.
"Los riñones reabsorben nutrientes esenciales durante la filtración."
The kidneys reabsorb essential nutrients during filtration.
"La piel puede reabsorber la humedad del ambiente."
The skin can reabsorb moisture from the environment.
Usage
This is a technical/scientific term, most commonly used in medical and biological contexts. It follows the regular conjugation pattern of first-conjugation verbs (like 'absorber'). The prefix 're-' emphasizes the repetition or return of the absorbing action.
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