SINCE 1828
circumvallate
verb
cir·cum·val·late
| \ ˌsər-kəm-ˈva-ˌlāt
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circumvallated;
circumvallating
Definition of circumvallate
(Entry 1 of 2)
: to surround by or as if by a rampart
circumvallate
adjective
cir·cum·val·late
| \ ˌsər-kəm-ˈva-ˌlāt
, -ˈva-lət\
, -ˈva-lət\
Definition of circumvallate (Entry 2 of 2)
: being any of approximately 12 large papillae near the back of the tongue each of which is surrounded with a marginal sulcus and supplied with taste buds responsive especially to bitter flavors
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circumvallation
\ ˌsər-kəm-ˌva-ˈlā-shən
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circumvallate
adjective
cir·cum·val·late
| \ ˌsər-kəm-ˈval-ˌāt, -ˈval-ət
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Medical Definition of circumvallate
: enclosed by a ridge of tissue
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