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foveation

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foveation /fo·ve·a·tion/ (fo″ve-a´shun) formation of pits on a surface as on the skin; a pitted condition.
fo·ve·a·tion (fv-shn)
n.
1. The state of being pitted or scarred, as occurs in smallpox, chickenpox, or vaccinia.
2. Any of the pits formed under such conditions.

foveation [fo″ve-a´shun]
formation of pits on a surface, as on the skin; a pitted condition.

foveation
formation of pits on a surface, as on the skin; a pitted condition.


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