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Webster 1913 Edition
Maturation
Matˊu-ra′tion
,Noun.
[L.
maturatio
a hastening: cf. F. maturation
.] The process of bringing, or of coming, to maturity; hence, specifically, the process of suppurating perfectly; the formation of pus or matter.
Webster 1828 Edition
Maturation
MATURA'TION
,Noun.
1.
The process of suppurating; suppuration; the forming of pus in tumors.