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Absorption

Absorption
general
Updated 3/30/2026

Definition

The process by which a drug enters the bloodstream from its site of administration.

Standard Abbreviation

Absorption

Category

general

Database Usage

-- Example column naming
CREATE TABLE claims (
  claim_id VARCHAR(50),
  absorption VARCHAR(100),  -- Absorption
  ...
);

-- Example in SELECT
SELECT 
  claim_id,
  absorption as absorption
FROM claims;

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