English Dictionary

plication

/plɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

noun

(now chiefly biology, geology) An act of folding. / (now chiefly biology, geology) A fold or pleat.

The plication of the cell membrane allows for increased surface area.

意味（1）

(now chiefly biology, geology) An act of folding.

意味（2）

(now chiefly biology, geology) A fold or pleat.

But the recognition of nappes set out the research project: you need not simply throw up your hands in despair at perverse plications and ceaseless crenelations in the Alps.

意味（3）

(surgery) A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.