Absorb
Absorb
Absorb (/əbˈsɔːrb, -ˈzɔːrb/), from the Latin absorbēre meaning "to swallow up", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It generally refers to the process by which substances are taken up by other substances, such as the absorption of nutrients by the body, or the absorption of drugs into the bloodstream.
In Physiology
In physiology, absorption is the process by which the products of digestion are transferred into the body's internal environment, enabling them to reach the cells. For example, in the digestive system, nutrients from food are absorbed by the intestines and transported to other parts of the body via the bloodstream.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, absorption is the movement of a drug from its site of administration into the bloodstream. The rate and extent of absorption can affect the drug's pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics, and are influenced by factors such as the drug's formulation and the patient's physiology.
Related Terms
- Adsorption: A process that is similar to absorption, but involves the accumulation of substances on the surface of a material, rather than within it.
- Resorption: The process by which the body reabsorbs substances, such as bone tissue in the process of bone remodeling.
- Desorption: The reverse of adsorption, where a substance is released from or through a surface.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Absorb
- Wikipedia's article - Absorb
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