pellicular

Meanings

• noun

  The outer covering or coating of an organ or other body part.

• noun

  A thin layer or film, especially one that is protective.

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Variants

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pellicle , pellicles

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Etymology

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From Latin pellicula, meaning 'skin' or 'membrane'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pellicular' is derived from the Latin word for 'skin' or 'membrane'.

2. In the medical field, the term 'pellicular' is sometimes used to refer to the outermost layer of a capsule or a capsule itself.

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1. epidermis: The outermost layer of skin in animals, including humans.

2. cuticle: A thin protective layer covering the outer surface of certain organs or structures, such as the leaves of plants.

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Culture

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In biology, the term 'pellicular' is commonly used to refer to the outer covering or coating of various organisms, including diatoms, forams, and certain types of algae. In literature, the term has been used metaphorically to describe protective or outer layers or coverings.

How to Memorize "pellicular"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a thin, protective covering or coating, such as the skin of an apple or the outer layer of a diatom.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pellicular' with the idea of a protective outer layer or covering.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering the phrase 'Pellicular is a protective cellular cover'.

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