Definition of Lignification

1. n. A change in the character of a cell wall, by which it becomes harder. It is supposed to be due to an incrustation of lignin.

Definition of Lignification

1. Noun. Turning to wood; the process of becoming ligneous. ¹

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Definition of Lignification

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Lignification

1. A change in the character of a cell wall, by which it becomes harder. It is supposed to be due to an incrustation of lignin. Origin: Cf. F. Lignification. See Lignify. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Lignification

lignane
lignanes
lignans
ligne
lignel
lignels
ligneous
ligneous plant
ligneous struma
ligneous thyroiditis
lignes
lignicide
lignicolous
ligniferous
lignification (current term)
lignifications
lignified
lignifies
ligniform
lignify
lignifying
lignin
lignin-forming peroxidase
lignin peroxidase
ligninase
ligninases
ligninolytic
lignins
ligniperdous

Literary usage of Lignification

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. The First Part of the Institutes of the Laws of England: Or, A Commentary by Edward Coke, Thomas Littleton, Matthew Hale, Heneage Finch Nottingham (1809)
"... and bath divers lignification*, $c. ... it hath this lignification, licet, ion tin home ad alien a un auter r/2. и here a man ..."

2. Elements of Plant Anatomy by Emily Lovira Gregory (1895)
"... for special functions ; the principal changes are the following: lignification; Suberization; Partial or complete conversion into mucilage, ..."

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