Definition of stria
striae
play \ˈstrī-ˌē\1 : striation 2
2 : a stripe or line (as in the skin) distinguished from the surrounding area by color, texture, or elevation — compare stretch marks
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Origin and Etymology of stria
Latin, furrow, channel — more at strike
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striae
\ˈstrī-ˌē\play1: striation 2
2: a narrow structural band especially of nerve fibers
3: a stripe or line (as in the skin) distinguished from surrounding tissue by color, texture, or elevation—see stretch marks
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