| rejectamenta | Things thrown out or away; especially, things excreted by a living organism. Origin: NL, fr. L. Rejectare, v. Intens. Fr. Rejicere. See Reject. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| rejection | 1. <immunology, surgery> Usually used of grafts. Any process leading to the destruction or detachment of a graft or other specified structure. 2. <psychology> Non-acceptance, negative attitudes, hostility or excessive criticism of the individual which may precipitate feelings of rejection. (12 Dec 1998) |