rehab
noun
rehabilitation, especially a program or facility for treating persons addicted to drugs or alcohol or recovering from certain medical conditions.
rehabber
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a word derived from
rehab.
Example Sentences
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Wilson describes himself as an "experienced and trained wildlife rehabber" who has cared for a variety of wildlife over the years.
From BBC ● Nov. 4, 2026
In her book, she only deals with her life as a rehabber.
From Salon ● Jan. 9, 2025
For Patricia Cantler, an animal rehabber who works with rescued squirrels, groundhogs, mice, and possums and uses ivermectin to protect them, it’s a nightmare.
From Slate ● Aug. 10, 2021
Wilson’s such an insane rehabber that he interrupted sleep to do it.
From Seattle Times ● Oct. 3, 2016
“Look, that animal was in pretty rough shape when we found her. I really don’t know anything—I’m not a wildlife rehabber, I do trees. So you must chill. Focus on the work.”
From "Wayward Creatures" by Dayna Lorentz
