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atavism the reappearance of a biological characteristic in an organism after it has not appeared for several generations, or an organism displaying such a characteristic. [2 definitions]
emersion the reappearance of an astronomical body from concealment by another, as by an eclipse; egress. (Cf. immersion.)
throwback a reappearance of an outmoded procedure, system, or the like. [1/2 definitions]