SINCE 1828
stria
noun
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plural striae\ ˈstrī-ˌē
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Definition of stria
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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stria
noun
\ ˈstrī-ə
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plural striae\ ˈstrī-ˌē
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\
Medical Definition of stria
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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