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reinforce

vt re·in·force \ˌrē-ən-ˈfō(ə)rs, -ˈf(ə)rs\
re·in·forcedre·in·forc·ing

Medical Definition of REINFORCE

1
:  to strengthen by additional material or support :  make stronger <reinforced with vitamins>
2
:  to stimulate (as an experimental animal or a student) by reinforcement; also :  to encourage (a response) by reinforcement
re·in·force·able \-ə-bəl\ adjective

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