1. To place back into a preferred position; to perform reduction (1). 2. In chemistry, to initiate reduction (2). [L. re-duco, to lead back, restore, r.]
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1) to correct (as a fracture or a herniated mass) by bringing displaced or broken parts back into their normal positions
2 a) to bring to the metallic state by removal of nonmetallic elements <\reduce an ore by heat>
b) DEOXIDIZE
c) to combine with or subject to the action of hydrogen
d ) (1) to change (an element or ion) from a higher to a lower oxidation state (2) to add one or more electrons to (an atom or ion or molecule) vi
1) to become diminished or lessened esp to lose weight by dieting
2) to become reduced <ferrous iron \reduces to ferric iron>
3) to undergo meiosis
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re·duce (re-d
sґ) [re- + L. ducere to lead] 1. to restore to the normal place or relation of parts, as to reduce a fracture. 2. in chemistry, to submit to reduction. 3. to decrease in weight.
Medical dictionary. 2011.