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fissure

1. Anatomy a narrow split or groove that divides an organ such as the brain, lung, or liver into lobes

2. a small unnatural crack in the skin or mucous membrane, as between the toes or at the anus

3. a minute crack in the surface of a tooth, caused by imperfect joining of enamel during development

fissure [′fish·ər]

(geology)

A high, narrow cave passageway.

An extensive crack in a rock.

(metallurgy)

A small cracklike discontinuity with a slight opening or displacement of the fracture surfaces.

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