"gracilization" meaning in English

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Noun

Rhymes: -eɪʃən Etymology: From gracilize + -ation. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|gracilize|ation}} gracilize + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} gracilization (uncountable)
  1. (anthropology) A reduction of bone mass as the result of evolution. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Anthropology

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