crenation

Meaning

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. A rounded tooth on the edge of a leaf.
3. The condition of being crenate.

Synonyms

crenature

crenel

scallop

crenelle

meshing

serration

indentation

mesh

Translations

coquille Saint-Jacques

crénelure

crenación

Etymology

Latin crenatus (“scalloped, notched”).