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Definition of Rest
Medically reviewed by Dr. Otari Nergadze, Neurosurgeon | Updated: January 2026
Rest: 1. Repose. Relaxation.
2. A fragment of embryonic tissue that has been retained after the period of embryonic development. Also called an embryonic rest.
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