1. A natural indentation, usually circular and of small area, in the chin, cheek, or sacral region. 2. A depression of similar appearance to a d., resulting from trauma or the contraction of scar tissue. 3. To cause dimples.
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dim·ple 'dim-pəl n a slight natural indentation or hollow in the surface of some part of the human body (as on a cheek or the chin)
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dim·ple (dimґpəl) 1. a slight depression, as in the flesh of the cheek, chin, or sacral region. 2. any of various other small pits that resemble the skin depression.Medical dictionary. 2011.