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crenation.

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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Meaning & usage

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.

    countable · uncountable
  2. A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.

    countable · uncountable
  3. The condition of being crenate.

    countable · uncountable
Where this word comes from

Latin crenatus (“scalloped, notched”).

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