refeeding
riˈfidɪŋ
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Definition of refeeding - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
providing foodTECH.the act of providing food to someone who has been starvedTECH.
  • The medical team focused on the refeeding of malnourished patients.
feeding nourishment
2.
nutritionthe process of feeding again after fasting
  • Refeeding must be done carefully to avoid complications.

Adjective

1.
nutritionTECH.related to the process of eating again after a period of starvationTECH.
  • The refeeding phase is crucial for recovery.
nourishing nutritive
2.
medicalTECH.associated with the medical treatment of malnutritionTECH.
  • Refeeding syndrome can occur if not monitored properly.
dietary nutritional
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Origin of refeeding

English, re- (again) + feed (to supply food)

Examples of refeeding in a sentence

  • The process of refeeding took several weeks.
  • Refeeding syndrome is a serious risk for patients.
  • The doctor monitored the patient's refeeding process closely.
  • The refeeding process must be monitored closely.
  • Refeeding syndrome can be dangerous if not managed properly.
  • The refeeding process must be handled with care.

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  1. French:renutrition, reprise alimentaire, ...
  2. German:Wiederernährung, Nahrungsaufnahme, ...
  3. Italian:rialimentazione, di rialimentazione, ...
  4. Spanish:realimentación, de realimentación, ...
  5. Portuguese:realimentação, de realimentação, ...
  6. Chinese:再喂养, 重新进食的, ...
  7. Japanese:食事の提供, 再摂食, ...
  8. Arabic:إِعَادَة تَغْذِيَة, إِعادة التَّغْذِية, ...
  9. Hebrew:הֲזָנָה מֵחָדָשׁ, שֶׁל הַזָנָה מְחֻדֶּשֶׁת, ...
  10. Russian:предоставление пищи, рефидинг, ...
  11. Ukrainian:повторне годування, відновлювальне годування, ...
  12. Hindi:भोजन प्रदान करना, फिर से खाना, ...

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