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noun
The application of a fine powder to a surface or cavity, often to create scar tissue or promote fusion.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: medicine, sciences, surgery
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Synonyms: talc poudrage, talc operation
Antonyms: none provided
History
A French loanword.
