plication

/plɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/

IPA: /P L AH0 K EY1 SH AH0 N/

noun

1
An act of folding.
2
A fold or pleat.
3
A surgical procedure in which a body part is strengthened or shortened by pulling together folds of excess material, and suturing them into place.

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