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maturation definition

matu·ra·tion (mac̸h′ə rā′s̸hən)

noun

  1. the formation or discharge of pus; suppuration
  2. the act or process of maturing, esp. of becoming full-grown or fully developed
  3. Biol. the final stages in the development of gametes in which, through meiosis, the normal number of chromosomes is reduced by half

Etymology: Fr < L maturatio < pp. of maturare: see mature

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