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Definition of Circumvallate
1. Verb. Surround with or as if with a rampart or other fortification.
Definition of Circumvallate
1. v. t. To surround with a rampart or wall.
2. a. Surrounded with a wall; inclosed with a rampart.
Definition of Circumvallate
1. Verb. to surround with a rampart ¹
2. Adjective. Surrounded with a wall; enclosed with a rampart. ¹
3. Adjective. (anatomy) Surrounded by a ridge or elevation. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Circumvallate
1. [v -VALLATED, -VALLATING, -VALLATES]
Medical Definition of Circumvallate
1. Denoting a structure surrounded by a wall, as the circumvallate (vallate) papillae of the tongue. Origin: circum-+ L. Vallum, wall (05 Mar 2000)
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