Stria
Noun
A narrow line or stripe, especially in biological structures such as muscle fibers.
The heart muscle exhibits striae that are essential for its function.

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muscle stria, stria medullaris, stria vascularis
Noun
A linear marking or groove that is typically seen on geological surfaces.
The striae on the rock face indicate the direction of glacial movement.

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Formal
glacial striae, striae of erosion, striae patterns
Noun
A narrow line or stripe, especially in biological structures such as muscle fibers.
The heart muscle exhibits striae that are essential for its function.

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Neutral
muscle stria, stria medullaris, stria vascularis
Noun
A linear marking or groove that is typically seen on geological surfaces.
The striae on the rock face indicate the direction of glacial movement.

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Formal
glacial striae, striae of erosion, striae patterns
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Medical Terminology
Understanding terms in biology can help clarify complex physiological concepts.
Muscle fibers have distinct striae.
Geological Context
Recognizing striae in rock formations aids in studying geological history.
The striae on the rock were evidence of glacial movement.
Artistic Representation
In art, striae can denote texture or movement through lines.
The painting was characterized by striae weaving through the landscape.
Medical Terminology
Understanding terms in biology can help clarify complex physiological concepts.
Muscle fibers have distinct striae.
Geological Context
Recognizing striae in rock formations aids in studying geological history.
The striae on the rock were evidence of glacial movement.
Artistic Representation
In art, striae can denote texture or movement through lines.
The painting was characterized by striae weaving through the landscape.
Medical Terminology
Understanding terms in biology can help clarify complex physiological concepts.
Muscle fibers have distinct striae.
Geological Context
Recognizing striae in rock formations aids in studying geological history.
The striae on the rock were evidence of glacial movement.
Artistic Representation
In art, striae can denote texture or movement through lines.
The painting was characterized by striae weaving through the landscape.
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