Medical Dictionary
absorb
vt ab·sorb \əb-ˈsȯ(ə)rb, -ˈzȯ(ə)rb\
Medical Definition of ABSORB
1
: to take up especially by capillary, osmotic, solvent, or chemical action <surgical sutures which can be absorbed by the body> <the blood in the lungs absorbs oxygen>
2
: to transform (radiant energy) into a different form usually with a resulting rise in temperature <chlorophyll reflects green light and absorbs the other colors of light>
—ab·sorb·able \əb-ˈsȯr-bə-bəl, -ˈzȯr-\ adjective
—ab·sorb·er noun
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