crenation

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Synonyms: creation, cremation, arenation, cenation, relation, predation, precation, cruentation, cerebation, coronation, venation

Antonyms: creation, cremation, arenation, cenation, relation, predation, precation, cruentation, cerebation, coronation, venation

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|biology}} The [[contraction]] of, or formation of abnormal [[notching]]s 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 cell]]s.
2. {{lb|en|botany}} A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.
3. The condition of being [[crenate]].

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