DECLIVE
\dɪklˈɪv], \dɪklˈɪv], \d_ɪ_k_l_ˈɪ_v]\
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Declivis, from de, 'from,' and elivus, 'acclivity.' Inclining downwards. This epithet is applied to the most depending part of a tumour or abscess.
By Robley Dunglison
By Alexander Duane
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