laminaria
noun
lam·i·nar·ia ˌla-mə-ˈner-ē-ə 
: any of a genus (Laminaria) of large chiefly perennial kelps with an unbranched cylindrical or flattened stipe and a smooth or convoluted blade
broadly : any of various related kelps (order Laminariales)
laminarian
ˌla-mə-ˈner-ē-ən
adjective or noun 
Word History
Etymology
New Latin, from Latin lamina
First Known Use
1848, in the meaning defined above
Medical Definition
laminaria
noun
lam·i·nar·ia ˌlam-ə-ˈner-ē-ə, -ˈnar-
: any of a genus (Laminaria) of large chiefly perennial kelps of which some have been used to dilate the cervix in performing an abortion
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