plicae
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pli·cal, adjective
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| —n , pl plicae | |
| 1. | anatomy Also called: fold a folding over of parts, such as a fold of skin, muscle, peritoneum, etc |
| 2. | pathol a condition of the hair characterized by matting, filth, and the presence of parasites |
| [C17: from Medieval Latin: a fold, from Latin plicāre to fold; see | |
| 'plical | |
| —adj | |
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plica pli·ca (plī'kə)
n. pl. pli·cae (-kē)
A fold or ridge, as of skin or membrane.
See false membrane.
pli'cal adj.
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