Lamella
noun
A thin layer or plate, especially in biological systems.
The lamellae in the mushroom gills increase the surface area for spore dispersal.
Often appears as...
- cellular lamella
- lamella of the inner ear
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A layer of tissue or membrane in certain anatomical structures.
The lamella of cartilage can be crucial for joint function.
Often appears as...
- lamella structure
- lamellae in anatomy
Usage tips
Neutral
General, Medical
noun
A thin layer or plate, especially in biological systems.
The lamellae in the mushroom gills increase the surface area for spore dispersal.
Often appears as...
- cellular lamella
- lamella of the inner ear
Usage tips
Neutral
General
noun
A layer of tissue or membrane in certain anatomical structures.
The lamella of cartilage can be crucial for joint function.
Often appears as...
- lamella structure
- lamellae in anatomy
Usage tips
Neutral
General, Medical
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Biological context
Referring to the lamella is common in biology when discussing fungi or anatomy.
The lamprey has a unique lamellar structure in its gills.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical usage
In engineering, lamella is often used to describe structural components.
In the bridge design, each lamella contributes to the overall strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual representation
Visualize lamellae as layers in a cake, where each layer serves a specific function.
Imagine the thin layers in a tree trunk as lamellae.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological context
Referring to the lamella is common in biology when discussing fungi or anatomy.
The lamprey has a unique lamellar structure in its gills.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical usage
In engineering, lamella is often used to describe structural components.
In the bridge design, each lamella contributes to the overall strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual representation
Visualize lamellae as layers in a cake, where each layer serves a specific function.
Imagine the thin layers in a tree trunk as lamellae.
Pro Tip 1/3Biological context
Referring to the lamella is common in biology when discussing fungi or anatomy.
The lamprey has a unique lamellar structure in its gills.
Pro Tip 2/3Technical usage
In engineering, lamella is often used to describe structural components.
In the bridge design, each lamella contributes to the overall strength.
Pro Tip 3/3Visual representation
Visualize lamellae as layers in a cake, where each layer serves a specific function.
Imagine the thin layers in a tree trunk as lamellae.
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