Definition of Imbrication

1. Noun. Covering with a design in which one element covers a part of another (as with tiles or shingles).

Exact synonyms: Lapping, Overlapping
Generic synonyms: Covering
Derivative terms: Imbricate, Imbricate, Overlap

Definition of Imbrication

1. n. An overlapping of the edges, like that of tiles or shingles; hence, intricacy of structure; also, a pattern or decoration representing such a structure.

Definition of Imbrication

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Imbrication

1. The operative overlapping of layers of tissue in the closure of wounds or the repair of defects. Origin: see imbricate (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Imbrication

imbossing
imbower
imbowered
imbowering
imbowers
imbrangle
imbrast
imbrex
imbricate
imbricate
imbricated
imbricated
imbricates
imbricating
imbrication (current term)
imbrication (current term)
imbrications
imbrication lines of von Ebner
imbricative
imbrices
imbroglio
imbroglios
imbrown
imbrowned
imbrowning
imbrowns
imbrue
imbrue
imbrued
imbrues

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