crescent

crescent definition - medical

cres·cent (krĕsˈənt)

noun
Something having concave and convex edges terminating in points.
adjective
Crescent-shaped.

Related Forms:

  • cres·cenˈtic (krə-sĕnˈtĭk) adjective

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