lamella

Meanings

• Noun

  A thin layer or plate, especially of bone, bark, or leaf.

  - "The lamellae in a shark's skeleton help support its body."
  - "The geologist examined the sedimentary rock to identify the lamellae."

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Variants

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lamella , lamellae , lamellas , middle lamella , middle lamellas

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Etymology

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From Latin lamella, little plate or sheet.

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Trivia

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1. In geology, laminae are similar to lamellae but refer to thin layers of sediment.

2. The word 'lamella' comes from the Latin word for 'little plate' or 'sheet'

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Related Concepts

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1. stratification: The arrangement of lamellae in layers, as seen in sedimentary rocks or in the growth rings of trees.

2. lamellar bone: A type of bone tissue composed of thin, flat plates.

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Culture

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In biology, lamellae are common structures found in various organisms, including sharks, mollusks, and some plants. In literature, 'lamella' has been used metaphorically to describe thin layers or plates in various contexts.

How to Memorize "lamella"

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   - Imagine a thin, flat plate or layer to remember the meaning of 'lamella'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate 'lamella' with the idea of a thin, flat layer or plate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Lamella is a thin layer' to help remember the definition.

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