Phenomena and Processes

Physiological Absorption

Uptake of substances by the body, tissues, or cells. The uptake may occur by various forms of BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT or by simple DIFFUSION.

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Abstract

Uptake of substances by the body, tissues, or cells. The uptake may occur by various forms of BIOLOGICAL TRANSPORT or by simple DIFFUSION.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Absorption, Physiological
  • Absorption, Systemic
  • Systemic Absorption

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5 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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History Note

2015

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Previous Indexing

  • Absorption (1963-2014)

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  1. G03w.015.500
  2. G03w.787w.024.500
  3. G07.690.725w.015.500

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Physiological Absorption. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D065567. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D065567
  2. Physiological Absorption. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q66133460