Labium is a synonym of labrum.
In anatomy terms the difference between labrum and labium
is that labrum is any of several lip-like projections while labium is a liplike structure; especially one of the two pairs of folds of skin either side of the vulva.
As nouns the difference between labrum and labium
is that labrum is the uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects while labium is a liplike structure; especially one of the two pairs of folds of skin either side of the vulva.
labrum
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Etymology
From (etyl) .
Noun
(labra)
The uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.
(anatomy) Any of several lip-like projections.
A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.
Derived terms
* glenoid labrum
* acetabular labrum
Related terms
* labral
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labium
English
Noun
(labia)
(anatomy) A liplike structure; especially one of the two pairs of folds of skin either side of the vulva.
(botany) The lip of a labiate corolla.
(music) The lip against which pressured air is driven in a flue pipe in an organ.
Derived terms
* labia majora
* labia minora
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