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Heegaard splitting — In the mathematical field of geometric topology, a Heegaard splitting is a decomposition of a compact oriented 3 manifold that results from dividing it into two handlebodies. The importance of Heegaard splittings has grown in recent years as more … Wikipedia
Heegaard decomposition — noun The decomposition of a 3 manifold as two handlebodies unioned along their boundaries. Syn: Heegaard splitting … Wiktionary
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