Crenation

Origin

Latin crenatus, "scalloped" or "notched".

Full definition of crenation

Noun

1. 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.
2. (botany) A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.
3. The condition of being crenate.

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