CONCENTRICAL

concentric, concentrical, homocentric

(adjective) having a common center; “concentric rings”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

concentrical (comparative more concentrical, superlative most concentrical)

Alternative form of concentric

The manner of its concretion is by concentrical rings, like those of an onion about the first kernel.

Source: Wiktionary


Con*cen"tric, Con*cen"tric*al, a. Etym: [F. concentrique. See Concenter.]

Definition: Having a common center, as circles of different size, one within another. Concentric circles upon the surface of the water. Sir I. Newton. Concentrical rings like those of an onion. Arbuthnot.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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INTERTRIGO

(noun) chafing between two skin surfaces that are in contact (as in the armpit or under the breasts or between the thighs)


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