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lamella

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noun la·mel·la \ lə-ˈme-lə \

Definition of lamella

plural lamellae play \lə-ˈme-(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī\ also lamellas
:a thin flat scale, membrane, or layer: such as
a :one of the thin plates composing the gills of a bivalve mollusk
b :a gill of a mushroom

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  1. the gemstone's distinctive iridescence is caused by light passing from one lamella of crystal to another

Origin and Etymology of lamella

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of lamina thin plate

lamella Synonyms

Synonyms
2scale, lamina, plate
Related Words
chip, flake, sliver, splint, splinter; leaf, sheet, slice

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lamella

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noun la·mel·la \ lə-ˈmel-ə \

medical Definition of lamella

plural lamellae play \-ˈme-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also lamellas
1 :an organ, process, or part resembling a plate: as
a :one of the bony concentric layers surrounding the haversian canals in bone
b (1) :one of the incremental layers of cementum laid down in a tooth
(2) :a thin sheetlike organic structure in the enamel of a tooth extending inward from a surface crack
2 :a small medicated disk prepared from gelatin and glycerin for use especially in the eyes
  • lamellae of atropine

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