crenation


cre·na·tion

noun \kri-ˈnā-shən\

Definition of CRENATION

1
a : a crenate formation; especially : one of the rounded projections on an edge (as of a coin) b : the quality or state of being crenate
2
: shrinkage of red blood cells resulting in crenate margins

First Known Use of CRENATION

1846

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