pli·ca (pl  k )n. pl. pli·cae (pl s , -k) A fold or ridge, as of skin, membrane, or shell. [Medieval Latin, fold, from Latin plic  re, to fold; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]pli cal adj. |
plica [ˈplaɪkə]
n pl plicae [ˈplaɪsiː]
1. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) Also called fold Anatomy a folding over of parts, such as a fold of skin, muscle, peritoneum, etc.
2. (Medicine / Pathology) Pathol a condition of the hair characterized by matting, filth, and the presence of parasites
[from Medieval Latin: a fold, from Latin plicāre to fold; see ply2]
plical adj
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. | plica - a folded part (as in skin or muscle) anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, structure - a particular complex anatomical part of a living thing; "he has good bone structure" epicanthic fold, epicanthus - a vertical fold of skin over the nasal canthus; normal for Mongolian peoples; sometimes occurs in Down's syndrome plica vocalis, vocal band, vocal cord, vocal fold - either of two pairs of folds of mucous membrane projecting into the larynx ruga - (anatomy) a fold or wrinkle or crease; "rugae of the stomach" tentorium - (anatomy) a fold of dura mater that covers the cerebellum and supports the occipital lobes of the cerebrum |
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