1. plural of furcation; the act or process of dividing into two branches or forks
Usage: commonly used in anatomy, botany, and dentistry
2. in dentistry, the area where the roots of a tooth divide or branch
Usage: technical/medical term

Examples

• The furcations of the river created several islands in the delta.
• The dentist examined the furcations of the molars for signs of disease.
• Furcations in blood vessels allow for better distribution of nutrients throughout the body.
• The tree's furcations began high up on the trunk, creating a wide canopy.
• Periodontal disease can affect the furcations between tooth roots.
• The neural pathways showed multiple furcations as they extended through the brain tissue.