Medical Dictionary
resilience
noun re·sil·ience \ri-ˈzil-yən(t)s\
Medical Definition of RESILIENCE
1
: the capability of a strained body to recover its size and shape after deformation caused especially by compressive stress
2
: an ability to recover from or adjust easily to misfortune or change <emotional resilience>
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