reapproximate

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

re- +‎ approximate

Verb[edit]

reapproximate (third-person singular simple present reapproximates, present participle reapproximating, simple past and past participle reapproximated)

  1. (medicine, transitive) To bring (separated parts) back together, so as to close a wound or suture, etc.