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lamellar

adjective la·mel·lar \lə-ˈme-lər\

Definition of LAMELLAR

1
:  composed of or arranged in lamellae
2
:  having the form of a thin plate <lamellar armor>
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First Known Use of LAMELLAR

1794

Other Biology Terms

autochthonous, fecund, homunculus, phylogeny, substrate
Medical Dictionary

lamellar

adjective la·mel·lar \lə-ˈmel-ər\

Medical Definition of LAMELLAR

1
:  composed of or arranged in lamellae <lamellar bone>

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