SPICULATION Definition & Meaning

spiculation

[ spik-yuh-ley-shuhn ]

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noun

formation into spicules.

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51�Թ� History and Origins

Origin of spiculation¹

First recorded in 1865–70; spicule ( def ) + -ation ( def )

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For example, instead of retaining a round, smooth and flexible disc-like shape, older red blood cells become more rigid and pointed or spiky, which is also known as spiculation.

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