Definitions for effacement
ef·face·ment

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1. effacementnoun

   shortening of the uterine cervix and thinning of its walls as it is dilated during labor

2. effacement, self-effacementnoun

   withdrawing into the background; making yourself inconspicuous

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. effacementnoun

   withdrawal in order to make oneself inconspicuous

2. effacementnoun

   A shortening, or thinning, of the cervix before or during early labour

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1. effacement

   Effacement generally refers to the process of being effaced, wiped out, or eliminated. It signifies the act of making something less visible, noticeable, or prominent - leading to its disappearance or eradication. The term is most commonly used in medical contexts such as referring to thinning of the cervix in preparation for childbirth. However, it can also be used in various other contexts like historical events, individual identity, or even in writings and arts.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. Effacementnoun

   the act if effacing; also, the result of the act

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. effacement.]

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1. Effacement

   Effacement is the shortening, or thinning, of a tissue. It can refer to cervical effacement. It can also refer to a process occurring in podocytes, for example in minimal change disease. In histopathology, it refers to the near obliteration of a tissue, as in the normal parenchyma of tissues in the case of some cancers.

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1. • Organic Process

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How to pronounce effacement?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of effacement in Chaldean Numerology is: 3

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of effacement in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=effacement
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Effacement
3. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
4. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/effacement
5. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=effacement
6. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=effacement