 segmentation |
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| 1. | [ noun ] (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum | |
| Synonyms: | cleavage | |
| Related terms: | cell_division pregnancy embryology | |
| 2. | [ noun ] the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart | |
| Synonyms: | subdivision partition partitioning sectionalization sectionalisation division | |
| Related terms: | separation subdivision septation zoning separate sectionalise partition partition | |
| Similar spelling: |
segmental segmented segmented_worm segmental_arch |
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