prefixation

noun — 3 senses

prefixation

noun

Etymology First attested in 1889; formed as prefix + -ation.

Human sciences, Linguistics, Sciences The adding of a prefix to a word.

prefixation

noun

Etymology First attested in 1921; formed as pre- + fixation.

Anatomy, Medicine, Sciences Of a nerve The state or condition of being prefixed.

Biology, Cytology, Medicine, Natural sciences, Sciences Initial treatment of tissue with a fixative, as a preliminary to the application of another fixative or to the use of a different treatment.

Related terms: prefixative

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