réactivation

Réactivation is a French term that translates to "reactivation" in English. It broadly refers to the process of making something active again after a period of inactivity or dormancy. The specific meaning of réactivation depends heavily on the context in which it is used.

In medicine, réactivation can refer to the reappearance of symptoms of a disease that had previously been suppressed or in remission. This might occur with chronic conditions or infections that can lie dormant for periods. For instance, certain viral infections are known for their potential for réactivation.

In a more general sense, réactivation can apply to systems, processes, or even ideas. A dormant computer program might undergo réactivation to become functional again. An old strategy or concept could be reactivated for a new purpose. The term emphasizes the transition from a state of being inactive to a state of being functional or operational once more. It implies a deliberate act or a natural process that brings something back to life or into use. The core idea is the restoration of activity.