Grossification

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The act of making gross or thick, or the state of becoming so. uncountable
  2. 2
    The swelling of the ovary of plants after fertilization. uncountable

    "The swelling of the ovary after fertilisation is termed grossification"

Example

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"The swelling of the ovary after fertilisation is termed grossification"

Etymology

From gross + -ification.

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