re·at·tach
| \ (ˌ)rē-ə-ˈtach
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reattached; reattaching; reattaches
Definition of reattach
1
transitive
: to attach (something) again
reattach the hoses reattaching the retina to underlying tissue
2
intransitive
: to become attached anew
The dentist will probably bond that tooth to the adjacent teeth for a number of weeks until it reattaches. — The Explorer (Tucson, Arizona)
Other Words from reattach
reattachment
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(ˌ)rē-ə-ˈtach-mənt
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noun,
plural reattachments
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noun,
plural reattachments
reattachment of a severed finger
reattachment surgery
Modern treatment for detached retina may include reattachment of the retina with a laser (like spot-welding) or freezing small areas (cryotherapy).
— Richard P. Holm
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“Reattach.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/reattach. Accessed 21 May. 2022.
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reattach
intransitive verb
re·at·tach
| \ ˌrē-ə-ˈtach
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Medical Definition of reattach
: to become attached anew
: to attach again
reattach a severed finger
Other Words from reattach
reattachment
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-mənt
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noun
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noun
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