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Definitions

Noun

1. 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. 2
   one of a series of rounded projections (or the notches between them) formed by curves along an edge (as the edge of a leaf or piece of cloth or the margin of a shell or a shriveled red blood cell observed in a hypertonic solution etc.) wordnet
3. 3
   A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   The condition of being crenate. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

crenaturecrenelcrenellecrestsawscallop

Etymology

Latin crenatus (“scalloped, notched”).

Related phrases

red blood cell

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