indentation

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Rachel, who does not want the BBC to use her surname, said an indentation in her abdomen had been picked up during a regular colonoscopy for another condition.

From BBC • Apr. 8, 2026

When the cell's receptors detect that the virus has attached, the membrane begins forming a small indentation at that spot.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

He finishes with special tools that carve out the metal and leave an indentation.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 9, 2025

For air-fried burgers, flatten your patties as much as possible and press an indentation in the center to prevent them from puffing up.

From Salon • Mar. 8, 2025

He slid the disk into a nearly invisible indentation in the door and gave it a turn.

From "Six of Crows" by Leigh Bardugo