FASCIATION

Etymology

Noun

fasciation (countable and uncountable, plural fasciations)

The binding-up of a limb, etc, with bandages.

(obsolete) A bandage.

The process or state of being fasciated.

(botany) Abnormal growth in vascular plants in which the apical meristem (growing tip) becomes elongated perpendicularly to the direction of growth, thus producing flattened, ribbon-like, crested, or elaborately contorted tissue.

Source: Wiktionary


Fas`ci*a"tion, n.

Definition: The act or manner of binding up; bandage; also, the condition of being fasciated.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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