rehab
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re·hab

noun, often attributive \ˈrē-ˌhab\

Definition of REHAB

1
: the action or process of rehabilitating : rehabilitation; especially : a program for rehabilitating especially drug or alcohol abusers
2
: a rehabilitated building or dwelling
rehab verb
re·hab·ber \-ˌha-bər\ noun

Examples of REHAB

  1. The rehab for his leg injury is going well.
  2. <the accident victim had to undergo months of rehab before she could walk again>

Origin of REHAB

short for rehabilitation or rehabilitate
First Known Use: 1941

re·hab

noun , often attrib \ˈrē-ˌhab\   (Medical Dictionary)

Medical Definition of REHAB

: rehabilitation; especially : a program for rehabilitating especially drug or alcohol abusers

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