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umbilication
[ uhm-bil-i-key-shuhn ]
noun
- a central navellike depression.
- 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.
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Umbilication rapidly occurs at the apex, and simultaneously their contents become lactescent and gradually sero-purulent.
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This umbilication in the vesicular stage is somewhat peculiar.
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