recovery

re·cov·er·y

(rē-kŏv'ĕr-ē),

1. A getting back or regaining; recuperation.

2. Emergence from general anesthesia.

3. In nuclear magnetic resonance, refers to relaxation.

[M.E., fr. O.Fr. recoverer, fr. L. recupero, to recover, get back, fr. re-, again, + capio, to take]

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recovery

(rĭ-kŭv′ə-rē)

n. pl. recover·ies

1. The act, process, duration, or an instance of recovering.

2. A return to a normal or healthy condition.

3. The act of obtaining usable substances from unusable sources.

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recovery

1. Restoration of health and strength after an illness.

2. The state a Pt is in after a therapeutic intervention; he/she is 'in recovery'. See Health recovery.

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re·cov·er·y

(rē-kŏv'ĕr-ē)

1. Recuperation.

2. Emergence from general anesthesia.

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Patient discussion about recovery

Q. I have a friend who recently went in to an ahcoholic center for recovery. What do these people do daily?

A. here is a schedule of a rehab center i know...it might give you an idea:
http://www.newbeg.com/index2.htm

Q. I had sugery on a fractured heel what is the recovery process? Wanting to meet people who are going thru this now or have already recovered from this injury. What should I expect?

A. Hey doyen_98, I was wondering how the recovery was coming along. How long ago have you had the surgery?

Q. what tests do i need to do in order to discover cancer on advance to increase the recovery chance?

A. it's complicated. if there are no signs for it- there is a slim chance you'll get any diagnose. there are do many types of cells in the body.

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