| Pronunciation: | | 'kâmu`noot
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| Matching Terms: | | comminuted fracture, comminution
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| | Definition: | | [v] reduce to small pieces or particles by pounding or abrading; "grind the spices in a mortar"; "mash the garlic" |
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| | Synonyms: | | bray, crunch, grind, mash |
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| | See Also: | | break up, fragment, fragmentise, fragmentize, mill, pestle, pulp |
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| Webster's 1913 Dictionary |
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| | Definition: | | \Com"mi*nute\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Comminuted}; p.
pr. & vb. n. {Comminuting}.] [L. comminutus, p. p. of
comminuere to comminute; com- + minuere to lessen. See
{Minute}.]
To reduce to minute particles, or to a fine powder; to
pulverize; to triturate; to grind; as, to comminute chalk or
bones; to comminute food with the teeth. --Pennant.
{Comminuted fracture}. See under {Fracture}.
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