Definition for RE-AB-SORB'

RE-AB-SORB', v.t. [re and absorb.]

  1. To draw in or imbibe again what has been effused, extravasated or thrown off; used of fluids; as, to reabsorb chyle, lymph, blood, gas, &c.
  2. To swallow up again.

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