lamina propria
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About Our Definitions: All forms of a word (noun, verb, etc.) are now displayed on one page.lamina pro·pria
noun \-ˈprō-prē-ə\ plural laminae pro·pri·ae \-prē-ˌē, -ˌī\
Definition of LAMINA PROPRIA
: a highly vascular layer of connective tissue under the basement membrane lining a layer of epithelium
Origin of LAMINA PROPRIA
New Latin, literally, proper lamina
First Known Use: 1937
lamina pro·pria
noun \-ˈprō-prē-ə\ (Medical Dictionary)plural ; laminae pro·pri·ae \-prē-ˌē, -ˌī\ (audio pronunciation)
Medical Definition of LAMINA PROPRIA
: a highly vascular layer of connective tissue under the basement membrane lining a layer of epithelium
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