### Question
What does medical rehabilitation research mean?


### Answer
**Medical rehabilitation research** has the following meaning in *42 U.S.C. § 285g*:

> the science of mechanisms and interventions that prevent, improve, restore, or replace lost, underdeveloped, or deteriorating function

#### Citation:
  - *42 U.S.C. § 285g*
  - Heading: **CHAPTER 6A-PUBLIC HEALTH SERVICE > SUBCHAPTER III-NATIONAL RESEARCH INSTITUTES > Part C-Specific Provisions Respecting National Research Institutes > subpart 7-eunice kennedy shriver national institute of child health and human development**

