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rest medical definition
noun
- Cessation of work, exertion, or activity.
- Peace, ease, or refreshment resulting from sleep or the cessation of an activity.
- Sleep or quiet relaxation.
- Mental or emotional tranquillity.
- A device used as a support, as for the back.
- A group of embryonic cells or a portion of fetal tissue that has become displaced during development.
- An extension from a prosthesis that gives vertical support to a dental restoration.
- To cease motion, work, or activity.
- To lie down, especially to sleep.
- To be supported or based; lie, lean, or sit.
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