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set medical definition
verb
- To put in a specified position; place.
- To put into a specified state.
- To put into a stable position.
- To fix firmly or in an immobile manner.
- To become fixed or hardened; coagulate.
- To bring the bones of a fracture back into a normal position or alignment.
- The act or process of setting.
- The condition resulting from setting.
- A permanent firming or hardening of a substance.
- The carriage or bearing of a part of the body.
- A particular psychological state, usually of anticipation or preparedness.
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