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Trabecula

Noun - Anatomy

A trabecula refers to a thin, branching structure found within the body, especially in the skeletal system.

Example sentence: The trabeculae in the spongy bone provide strength while maintaining a lightweight structure.

Noun - Medicine

In medicine, a trabecula is a small supporting strand of tissue or fibers found within various organs or structures.

Example sentence: The trabeculae in the spleen help filter and remove damaged blood cells.

Noun - Astronomy

In the realm of astronomy, a trabecula denotes a filamentary structure observed in interstellar clouds.

Example sentence: The Hubble Space Telescope captured stunning images of the intricate trabeculae present in the Orion Nebula.

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