rejection

[ ri-jek-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of rejecting.

   Synonyms: elimination, dismissal, refusal

2. the state of being rejected.

   Synonyms: elimination, dismissal, refusal

3. something that is rejected.

rejection

1. A process in which the immune system of a body attacks an organ or tissue, either its own or tissue transplanted into it from another organism. ( See xenotransplantation .)

Notes

Rejection is the most serious problem faced in surgery involving organ transplants. Drugs are used to suppress the immune system after organ transplant in order to prevent the rejection of and eventual death of the transplanted tissue.

Other Words From

• nonre·jection noun
• prere·jection noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of rejection¹

First recorded in 1545–55; from Latin rējectiōn-, stem of rējectiō “a throwing back”; equivalent to reject + -ion

Example Sentences

The rejection was “a pretty poignant sign of the times in a state like California,” said John Kabateck, state director of the National Federation of Independent Business, which had urged voters to vote no.

From Los Angeles Times

But it’s faced pushback as well, including rejection from a county supervisor who represents areas being floated for protection.

From Los Angeles Times

Also part of the criminal accountability message was the voters’ rejection of Proposition 6, which would have banned prisons from forcing inmates to work.

From Los Angeles Times

He said Mr Rogers had reported being subjected to "name calling, targeted behaviour and exclusion and rejection following allegations made against him about his conduct".

From BBC

But, "political and partisan conflicts between the president and senators have at times produced dramatic fights over cabinet nominees and led to their ultimate withdrawal or rejection," the Senate's historical website notes.

From BBC

Related Words

• elimination
• exclusion
• repudiation
• veto