| recon | <molecular biology> Unit of genetic recombination, the smallest section of a chromosome that is capable of recombination. (18 Nov 1997) |
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| reconnaissance | The act of reconnoitering; preliminary examination or survey. Specifically: An examination of a territory, or of an enemy's position, for the purpose of obtaining information necessary for directing military operations; a preparatory expedition. Reconnoissance in force, a demonstration or attack by a large force of troops for the purpose of discovering the position and strength of an enemy. Origin: F. See Recognizance. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| reconstitution | 1. A type of regeneration in which a new organ forms by the rearrangement of tissues rather than from new formation at an injured surface. 2. <procedure> The restoration to original form of a substance previously altered for preservation and storage, as the restoration to a liquid state of blood serum or plasma that has been dried and stored. (18 Nov 1997) |
| reconstruction | The computerised synthesis of one or more two-dimensional images from a series of X-ray projections in computed tomography, or from a large number of measurements in magnetic resonance imaging; several methods are used; the earliest was back-projection, most common is 2D Fourier transformation. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reconstructive mammaplasty | The making of a simulated breast by plastic surgery, to replace the appearance of one that has been removed. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reconstructive psychotherapy | A form of therapy, such as psychoanalysis, that seeks not only to alleviate symptoms but also to produce alterations in maladaptive character structure and to expedite new adaptive potentials; this aim is achieved by bringing into consciousness an awareness of and insight into conflicts, fears, inhibitions, and their manifestations. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reconstructive surgery | The surgical specialty or procedure concerned with the restoration, construction, reconstruction, or improvement in the shape and appearance of body structures that are missing, defective, damaged, or misshapen. (05 Mar 2000) |
| reconstructive surgical procedures | Procedures used to reconstruct, restore, or improve defective, damaged, or missing structures. (12 Dec 1998) |
| reconvalescence | Renewed convalescence, complete convalescence. (18 Nov 1997) |
| reconvertible | <chemistry> Capable of being reconverted; convertible again to the original form or condition. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |