lacinulae

Meanings

• noun

  Small, thin, pointed appendages or flaps, especially on the edges of certain organs or structures.

  - "The lacinulae on the edges of the liver help to facilitate bile secretion."
  - "The lacinulae on the tongue are essential for taste perception."

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Variants

List of all variants of lacinulae that leads to same result
lacuna , lacunae , lacunal , lacunar , lacunas , lacunate

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Etymology

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From Latin lacinula, a small flap or fold.

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Trivia

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1. Lacinulae are not unique to humans or even to animals. They can be found in various plants as well.

2. The plural form of lacinulae is often given as lacunae, but this is a homonym and not a plural form.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lacunae: Related term meaning 'absence' or 'gap'. In scientific contexts, lacunae can refer to missing data or empty spaces in a structure.

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Culture

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In ancient Roman literature, lacinulae were often used as a metaphor for sharp wit or sarcasm.

How to Memorize "lacinulae"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine small, pointed appendages or flaps, like the edges of a liver or the tip of a tongue.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the sharp edges or pointed flaps of various structures in your body or in nature.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the 'L' in lacinulae stands for 'little' and 'pointed'.

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