1. the act or process of attaching something again
2. the surgical procedure of reconnecting a severed body part
Usage: medical

Examples

• The reattachment of the cable restored internet service to the building.
• Surgeons successfully performed reattachment of the patient’s severed finger.
• The reattachment of the mirror to the wall required stronger adhesive.
• Emergency surgery for limb reattachment must be performed within hours of injury.
• The mechanic completed the reattachment of the car’s bumper.
• Microsurgery techniques have greatly improved success rates for digit reattachment.