Plica

Definition of Plica

Pli´ca
n.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.
2.(Bot.) A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches.
3.(Zool.) The bend of the wing of a bird.

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