re·ed·u·ca·tion
n 1 : training in the use of muscles in new functions or of prosthetic devices in old functions in order to replace or restore lost functions < of the bowel of the chronically constipated patient -C. H. Thienes> <neuromuscular > 2 : training to develop new behaviors (as attitudes or habits) to replace others that are considered undesirable .
Similar sounding terms: re·duc·tion
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