Reclose

verb

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Definitions

Verb
  1. 1
    To close or be closed after having previously been opened

    "Stents improved the procedure by combating the tendency of many vessels to reclose quickly after angioplasty."

Example

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"Stents improved the procedure by combating the tendency of many vessels to reclose quickly after angioplasty."

Etymology

From re- + close.

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