preparation

Preparation stands for:

in biology the preservation of animal bodies, see taxidermy
In anatomy and surgery, the targeted exposure and display of anatomical structures, see dissection course
in dentistry the preparatory grinding of a tooth, see preparation (dentistry)
in the textile industry the application of a liquid to synthetic fibers, see impregnation
in alpine sports, the consolidation and smoothing of the snow by snow groomers, see ski slope
the treatment of the ski in all types of skiing, see ski service
In music, the use of foreign objects in musical instruments, see Prepared Piano
in archeology the uncovering and cleaning of finds

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