crenations

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A form of crenation — 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.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of crenation

Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

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