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Mummification (Noun)

(pathology) gangrene that develops in the presence of arterial obstruction and is characterized by dryness of the dead tissue and a dark brown color.

Nouns denoting natural processes.

A condition resembling that of a mummy; "bureaucratic mummification in red tape".

Nouns denoting natural processes.

The mummification of creativity can occur when innovation is stifled by an overabundance of rules and regulations.
Red tape can lead to a sort of bureaucratic mummification, where processes become overly complicated and restrictive.
As the organization grew, its procedures and protocols led to a mummification of progress, hindering the ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
Excessive formalism and strict adherence to protocol can result in the mummification of originality, leading to stagnation and decline.
A combination of inflexible rules and inadequate communication can bring about the mummification of initiatives, leaving projects stalled and momentum lost.