Meaning of PLICA
| Pronunciation: | | 'plIku
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| | Definition: | | [n] a folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle) |
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| | Synonyms: | | fold |
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| | 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 | |
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| | Definition: | | \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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