reefing

reef·ing

(rēf'ing),

Surgically reducing the extent of a tissue by folding it and securing with sutures, as in plication.

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reefing

(rē′fĭng)

n.

Surgical reduction of the extent of a tissue by folding it and securing with sutures, as in plication.

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reef·ing

(rēf'ing)

Surgically reducing the extent of a tissue by folding it and securing with sutures, as in plication.

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