Medical Dictionary
adjust
vt ad·just \ə-ˈjəst\
Medical Definition of ADJUST
: to bring about orientation or adaptation of (oneself)
intransitive verb
1
: to adapt oneself (as to climate, food, or new working hours)
2
: to achieve mental and behavioral balance between one's own needs and the demands of others
—ad·just·abil·i·ty \-ˌjəs-tə-ˈbil-ət-ē\ noun, plural ad·just·abil·i·ties
—ad·just·able \-ˈjəs-tə-bəl\ adjective
—ad·jus·tive \-ˈjəs-tiv\ adjective
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