English Explanatory Dictionary

crenation

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. 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.
  2. A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.
  3. The condition of being crenate.

Word forms

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Etymology

Latin crenatus (“scalloped, notched”).

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