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Fissure
01
(in geology) a narrow break or crack that partially divides a rock or surface without completely separating it
Examples
Deep fissures lined the walls of the crumbling canyon formed by erosion over centuries.
A network of small fissures had begun to appear in the aging concrete foundation.
02
(in anatomy) a deep groove between parts of an organ or bodily structure
Examples
A fissure between two finger bones had developed from repeated microtraumas caused by sports injuries over time.
Ultrasound imaging revealed a fissure separating part of the liver, likely resulting from previous abdominal trauma.
03
a separation between people caused by conflicting beliefs or interests
Examples
The board 's decision sparked a fissure between the marketing and finance teams.
Years of mistrust created a cultural fissure within the multinational workforce.
to fissure
01
to develop long, thin cracks across a surface under pressure or environmental forces
Examples
The ancient statue began to fissure after centuries of weathering.
Heat and cold cycles caused the pavement to fissure along its edges.
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