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Crenation

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Crenation is a noun meaning (botany) A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.

Meaning

(botany) A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.

More Meanings

  1. The condition of being crenate.
  2. (biology) The contraction of, or formation of abnormal notchings around, the edges of a cell after exposure to a hypertonic solution, due to the loss of water through osmosis, especially noticeable in red blood cells.

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Related Words

Related dictionary entries include renucleation, recruitment, rejuvenescence, reciliation, recrement, renodulation.

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