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ru·ga  (rg)
n. pl. ru·gae (-g, -g) Biology
A fold, crease, or wrinkle, as in the lining of the stomach. Often used in the plural.
[Latin rga.]
rugate (-gt) adj.
ruga [ˈruːgə]
n pl -gae [-dʒiː]
(Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Anatomy) (usually plural) Anatomy a fold, wrinkle, or crease
[Latin]
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.ruga - (anatomy) a fold or wrinkle or crease; "rugae of the stomach"
plica, fold - a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
anatomy, general anatomy - the branch of morphology that deals with the structure of animals
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