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Bone resorption
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Bone Resorption (Female Health) 
The process by which old bone tissue is broken down and removed by special cells called osteoclasts. Bone resorption is very fast and any one spot takes only about three weeks. Bone resorption is normally in balance with bone formation. Increased calcium and vitamin D control resorption rates.
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