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marginated

adjective mar·gin·at·ed \ -ˌnā-təd \

Definition of marginated

: having a distinct margin

First Known Use of marginated

circa 1727

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marginated

adjective mar·gin·at·ed \ ˈmär-jə-ˌnāt-əd \

medical Definition of marginated

: having a margin distinct in appearance or structure
  • a sharply marginated lesion

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