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umbilication

[ uhm-bil-i-key-shuhn ]

noun

  1. a central navellike depression.
  2. an umbilicate condition or formation.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of umbilication1

First recorded in 1870–75; umbilic(us) + -ation
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Example Sentences

Early in their career an apicial depression can be seen, which later deepens into a characteristic umbilication.

Umbilication rapidly occurs at the apex, and simultaneously their contents become lactescent and gradually sero-purulent.

This umbilication in the vesicular stage is somewhat peculiar.

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