rugosity

rugosity
1. The state of being thrown into folds or wrinkles. 2. A ruga.

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ru·gos·i·ty rü-'gäs-ət-ē n, pl -ties the quality or state of being rugose also WRINKLE

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ru·gos·i·ty (roo-gosґĭ-te) [L. rugositas] 1. the condition of being wrinkled. 2. a fold, wrinkle, or ruga.

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