crenation
4 synonyms for crenation, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Noun — The shrinking and uneven notching of a cell's edge that happens when it loses water in a strong solution, especially seen in red blood cells.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Etymology
Comes from Latin crenatus ("scalloped, notched").
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