trabecula

tra·bec·u·la

noun \trə-ˈbe-kyə-lə\

plural tra·bec·u·lae\-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also tra·bec·u·las

Definition of TRABECULA

1

: a small bar, rod, bundle of fibers, or septal membrane in the framework of a body organ or part

2

: a fold, ridge, or bar projecting into or extending from a plant part; especially : a row of cells bridging an intercellular space

— tra·bec·u·lar \-lər\ adjective

— tra·bec·u·late \-lət\ adjective

Origin of TRABECULA

New Latin, from Latin, little beam, diminutive of trabs, trabes beam

First Known Use: circa 1866