Meaning of REHABILITATION
| Pronunciation: | | r`eehub`ilut'eyshun
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- [n] the conversion of wasteland into land suitable for use of habitation or cultivation
- [n] the restoration of someone to a useful place in society
- [n] the treatment of physical disabilities by massage and electrotherapy and exercises
- [n] vindication of a person's character and the re-establishment of that person's reputation
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| | Synonyms: | | reclamation, renewal |
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| | See Also: | | correctional rehabilitation, exoneration, physiatrics, physical rehabilitation, physical restoration, physical therapy, physiotherapy, re-afforestation, reforestation, restoration, therapeutic rehabilitation, urban renewal, vindication, vocational rehabilitation | |
| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Re`ha*bil`i*ta"tion\ (-t?"sh?n), n. [Cf. LL.
rehabilitatio, F. R['e]habilitation.]
The act of rehabilitating, or the state of being
rehabilitated. --Bouvier. Walsh.
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| Medical Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | the process of restoring a part of the body or a person to near-normal functioning after an injury or disease. |
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| Dream Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | Dreaming that you are in a rehabilitation center indicates that you are ready for a fresh new start. You are rebuilding a new self-image. |
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| Biology Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | - To improve a site ecologically without it becoming completely restored to its virgin state.
- To help an animal recover from injury so that it is able to be re-introduced into and survive in its natural habitat.
- To help a person recover from injury or illness so that they are able to maintain a relatively active, healthy lifestyle.
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