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plication

/plɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ · noun

Meaning

  1. An act of folding.
  2. A fold or pleat.
  3. A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

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