lamella

noun la·mel·la \lə-ˈme-lə\

plural la·mel·lae \-ˈme-(ˌ)lē, -ˌlī\ also lamellas

Definition of LAMELLA

: a thin flat scale, membrane, or layer: as

a : one of the thin plates composing the gills of a bivalve mollusk

b : a gill of a mushroom

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Origin of LAMELLA

New Latin, from Latin, diminutive of lamina thin plate

First Known Use: 1678

Related to LAMELLA

Synonyms: ²scale, lamina, plate

Rhymes with LAMELLA

Capella, chlorella, favela, glabella, Mandela, nigella, novella, paella, patella, predella, prunella, quiniela, rubella, sequela, umbrella, vanilla

Medical Dictionary

lamella

noun la·mel·la \lə-ˈmel-ə\

plural la·mel·lae \-ˈme-ˌlē, -ˌlī\ also lamellas

Medical Definition of LAMELLA

: an organ, process, or part resembling a plate: as a : one of the bony concentric layers surrounding the haversian canals in bone b (1) : one of the incremental layers of cementum laid down in a tooth (2) : a thin sheetlike organic structure in the enamel of a tooth extending inward from a surface crack

: a small medicated disk prepared from gelatin and glycerin for use especially in the eyes <lamellae of atropine>