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Vallecula
see synonyms of valleculaNoun
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Vallecula
see synonyms of valleculanoun plural -lae (-ˌliː)
1. anatomy
any of various natural depressions or crevices, such as certain fissures of the brain
2. botany
a small groove or furrow in a plant stem or fruit
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Vallecula
see synonyms of vallecula nounWord forms: plural valˈlecuˌlae (væˈlɛkjuˌli
; valekˈyo̅olēˌ)
a groove or furrow in a plant or animal structure, as the depression between the
epiglottis and the base of the tongue
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Vallecula
see synonyms of valleculan. pl. val·lec·u·lae (-lē′)
An anatomical depression or crevice, as between the hemispheres of the brain.
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