Medical Dictionary
resolve
verb re·solve
\ri-ˈzälv, -ˈzȯlv also -ˈzäv or -ˈzȯv\
\ri-ˈzälv, -ˈzȯlv also -ˈzäv or -ˈzȯv\
re·solvedre·solv·ing
Medical Definition of RESOLVE
transitive verb
1
: to separate (a racemic compound or mixture) into the two components
2
: to cause resolution of (as inflammation)
3
: to distinguish between or make independently visible adjacent parts of
intransitive verb
1
: to become separated into component parts; also : to become reduced by dissolving or analysis
2
: to undergo resolution—used especially of disease or inflammation
—re·solv·able \-ˈzäl-və-bəl, -ˈzȯl- also -ˈzäv-ə- or -ˈzȯv-ə-\ adjective
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