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regimen
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   Also found in: Medical, Legal, Encyclopedia, Wikipedia, Hutchinson 0.03 sec.
reg·i·men  (rj-mn, -mn)
n.
1. Governmental rule or control.
2. The systematic procedure of a natural phenomenon or process.
3.
a. A regulated system, as of diet, therapy, or exercise, intended to promote health or achieve another beneficial effect.
b. A course of intense physical training.

[Middle English, from Latin; see regime.]

regimen [ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛn]
n
1. (Medicine) Also called regime a systematic way of life or course of therapy, often including exercise and a recommended diet
2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) administration or rule
[from Latin: guidance]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.regimenregimen - (medicine) a systematic plan for therapy (often including diet)
plan, program, programme - a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished; "they drew up a six-step plan"; "they discussed plans for a new bond issue"
medical specialty, medicine - the branches of medical science that deal with nonsurgical techniques
Translations
regimen [ˈredʒɪmən] Nrégimen m
regimen [ˈrɛdʒɪmən] n (= regime of diet and exercise) → régime m de vie
Whatever regimen has been prescribed should be rigorously followed → Quel que soit le régime de vie prescrit, il devra être suivi rigoureusement.
exercise regimen → régime d'exercice
regimen
n (Med) → Kur f
regimen [ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛn] n (frm) → regime m
regimen [ˈrɛdʒɪˌmɛn] n (frm) → regime m


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