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Plica

Plica Meaning & Definition
Plica Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Plica?

[n] a folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle)

Synonyms | Synonyms for Plica: fold

Related Terms | Find terms related to Plica:

See Also | anatomical structure | bodily structure | body structure | complex body part | epicanthic fold | epicanthus | plica vocalis | ruga | structure | tentorium | vocal band | vocal cord | vocal fold

Plica In Webster's Dictionary

\Pli"ca\, n. [LL., a fold, fr. L. plicare to fold. See {Ply}, v.] 1. (Med.) A disease of the hair (Plica polonica), in which it becomes twisted and matted together. The disease is of Polish origin, and is hence called also {Polish plait}. --Dunglison. 2. (Bot.) A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches. 3. (Zo["o]l.) The bend of the wing of a bird.

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