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lamina

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun lamina has 1 sense
  1. lamina - a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral)
    --1 is a kind of
    plate
    --1 has particulars: lamina arcus vertebrae
    Derived forms: verb laminate1, verb laminate4, verb laminate2, verb laminate3

Definitions from the Web

Lamina

Description:

A lamina, also known as a leaf blade, is the flat and typically green part of a leaf or petal. It is the primary site for photosynthesis in plants.

In anatomy, a lamina refers to a thin, flat, and plate-like structure found in various organs, such as the vertebrae or bones of the skull.

In materials science, a lamina is a thin layer of material, often used in composite materials, consisting of fibers or sheets bound together.

Examples:

Noun:

1. The lamina of a maple leaf turns vibrant shades of red and orange in the fall.

2. The doctor identified a fractured lamina in the patient's lumbar spine.

3. The carbon fiber lamina provides strength and flexibility to the composite material.

Verb:

1. She carefully laminated the photograph to preserve its quality.

2. The documents were laminated to protect them from water damage.

Adjective:

1. The local library hosted a laminated book sale.

2. The museum displayed a collection of laminated artifacts.

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