rehab
UK: ˈriː.hæb | US: ˈri.hæb
n. 1. The process of rehabilitating, especially medical treatment for recovery from injury, illness, or addiction.
n. 2. A facility or program providing such treatment (short for "rehabilitation center").
vt. To undergo or administer rehabilitation.
The word "rehab" is a clipped form of "rehabilitation," which derives from Latin rehabilitare ("to restore, make fit again"). The prefix re- ("again") combines with habilitare ("to enable, make suitable"), from habilis ("able, fit"). The modern abbreviation "rehab" emerged in the 20th century, reflecting colloquial efficiency while retaining the core idea of restoring capability or health.
After his knee surgery, he spent six months in rehab.
The celebrity checked into rehab to treat her addiction.
The old building is undergoing rehab to become a community center.
She decided to rehab her injured shoulder with physical therapy.
The government funded a rehab program for veterans with PTSD.