What's the difference between
and
Enter two words to compare and contrast their definitions, origins, and synonyms to better understand how those words are related.

Laminae vs Lamina - What's the difference?

laminae | lamina |

In anatomy terms the difference between laminae and lamina

is that laminae is plural of lang=en while lamina is a thin plate or scale, such as the arch of a vertebra.

laminae

English

Alternative forms

* laminas

Noun

(head)
  • (anatomy)
    • ----

    lamina

    English

    Noun

    (en-noun)
  • A very thin layer of material.
  • (anatomy) A thin plate or scale, such as the arch of a vertebra.
  • (botany) The flat part of a leaf or leaflet; the blade.

    • Synonyms

    * (very thin layer of material) sheet * (flat part of a leaf) blade

    Derived terms

    * laminar * laminal * laminate * laminectomy * laminotomy

    Anagrams

    * * * * * * ----