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crenation definition

cre·na·tion (kri nā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the condition of being crenate
  2. a crenate formation; specif.,
    1. a crenature (sense )
    2. the shrunken, notched appearance of a red blood cell, as when exposed to extremely salty solutions

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