Definition of lamina in English:
lamina
nounPlural laminae ˈlamɪnəˈlæmənə
technical A thin layer, plate, or scale of sedimentary rock, organic tissue, or other material.
Example sentencesExamples
- The preservation of the delicate neural arch laminae in cervical and dorsal vertebrae further indicates that the bones underwent little transport.
- Endothelial cells comprise the intimal layer and are supported by a thin membrane and an elastic lamina.
- The neural arches of sauropod vertebrae are comprised of thin laminae of bone connecting the zygapophyses, diapophyses, and neural spine.
- These connections occur through apertures in the basal laminae of both endothelial and epithelial cells.
- On the inner surface of the cell layer, a basal lamina (an organized layer of extracellular matrix) is laid down.
Synonyms
sliver, wafer, shaving, paring, peeling
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin.