What does effacement mean?

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ef·face·ment

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Princeton's WordNet

  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

Wiktionary

  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 Dictionary

  1. Effacementnoun

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

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

Wikidata

  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. 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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