canalization

[ kuh-nal-uh-zey-shuhn, kan-l- ]

/ kəˌnæl əˈzeɪ ʃən, ˌkæn l- /

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noun

the formation of canals; the act of canalizing.

Biology. the development of an organism along relatively predictable pathways despite abnormality or injury.

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Origin of canalization

First recorded in 1840–50; canalize + -ation

Words nearby canalization

canakin, canal, canal boat, Canaletto, canaliculus, canalization, canalize, canaller, canal ray, Canal Zone, Canandaigua