👉 In the context of medicine and pharmacology, a "rehypothecator" refers to a patient who has undergone a procedure that was previously considered an emergency. It is often used in medical terms to describe someone who underwent surgery or other procedures without any prior anesthesia. This term is not commonly used in everyday language and may be confusing for some people. If you're unsure about the context of this term, it's best to use appropriate medical terminology when discussing such procedures.