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trabeculae Definition


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trabecula
noun trabeculae
    1. anatomy.
      Any beam-like structure, especially a supporting one that goes across a cavity or one that divides an organ, such as the heart, into chambers.
    2. bot.
      Any similar structure that is found in some plant cavities.
Derivative: trabecular
adj
    Etymology: 19c: Latin, a diminutive of trabs beam.



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