Definition

A method used to preserve biological tissues by replacing their water and fat content with plastic materials, making them suitable for study and display.

Example

The museum displayed several specimens created through the process of plastination.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of plastination?

Yeah, it's that process used to preserve bodies, right?

Exactly! I think it's fascinating how it helps in anatomical studies.

Definitely! It makes learning about the human body so much more interesting.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Plastination → It is formed from "plastic" (from Greek "plastikos", meaning capable of being shaped or molded) and "-ation" (a suffix used to form nouns indicating an action or process). The word "plastination" refers to the process of preserving biological tissues by replacing water and fat with plastic, thus making them shapeable and durable.

Memory Tip

Think of 'plastic' as something that can be 'shaped' and 'molded' — that's why plastination is the process of preserving tissues in a way that allows them to maintain their shape.

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