Rejuvenation

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Rejuvenation

Rejuvenation (pronunciation: /rɪˌdʒuːvɪˈneɪʃ(ə)n/) is a medical term referring to the process of making someone or something look or feel better, younger, or more vital. The term is derived from the Latin rejuvenare, meaning 'to make young again'.

Etymology

The term 'rejuvenation' is derived from the Latin rejuvenare, which means 'to make young again'. It is composed of the prefix re-, meaning 'again', and juvenis, meaning 'young'.

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