rec·ti·fi·ca·tion
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Medical Definition of rectification
1
: the conversion of alternating to direct current
2
: a process by which distilled spirits are blended together or substantially changed by the addition usually of spirits, flavoring, or coloring material
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“Rectification.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/rectification. Accessed 18 Oct. 2021.
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