Definitions for: Plica


[n] a folded part (as a fold of skin or muscle)



Webster (1913) Definition: Pli"ca, n. [LL., a fold, fr. L. plicare to fold. See
Ply, v.]
1. (Med.) A disease of the hair (Plica polonica), in which it
becomes twisted and matted together. The disease is of
Polish origin, and is hence called also Polish plait.
--Dunglison.

2. (Bot.) A diseased state in plants in which there is an
excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of
ordinary branches.

3. (Zo["o]l.) The bend of the wing of a bird.

Synonyms: fold

See Also: anatomical structure, bodily structure, body structure, complex body part, epicanthic fold, epicanthus, plica vocalis, ruga, structure, tentorium, vocal band, vocal cord, vocal fold

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