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rebound

noun re·bound \ˈrē-ˌband, ri-ˈ\

Medical Definition of REBOUND

:  a spontaneous reaction; especially :  a return to a previous state or condition following removal of a stimulus or cessation of treatment <withdrawal of antihypertensive medication may lead to a rebound hypertensive crisis—Emergency Medicine>

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