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defoliation(dictionary)

Titanism (iou) and defoliation (medicine)


Titanism (iou)



Titanism noun. M19.
[French titanisme formed as TITAN + -ISM.]
The character of a Titan; spec. (a) revolt against the order of the universe; (b) titanic force or power.

defoliation (medicine)


defoliation


The separation of ripened leaves from a branch or stem; the falling or shedding of the leaves.

Origin: LL. Defoliare, defoliatum, to shed leaves; L. De- + folium leaf: cf. F. Defoliation.

Source: Websters Dictionary