What does plica mean?
Definitions for plica
ˈplaɪ kə; ˈplaɪ si, -kipli·ca
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Princeton's WordNet
fold, plicanoun
a folded part (as in skin or muscle)
Wiktionary
plicanoun
A fold or crease, especially of skin or other tissue
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plica
A plica is a fold or crease in soft tissue, often referring to parts of the body. This term commonly applies to folds in the stomach lining, the synovial membrane in the knee, or the vocal cords. However, when these folds become inflamed or irritated through overuse, injury, or disease, it can lead to a condition known as plica syndrome.
Webster Dictionary
Plica
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
Plica
a diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches
Plica
the bend of the wing of a bird
Etymology: [LL., a fold, fr. L. plicare to fold. See Ply, v.]
Wikidata
Plica
Plica is a genus of Tropidurid lizards. It has three described species.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Plica
plī′ka, n. in the phrase Plica Polonica, a disease of the scalp, in which the hairs become matted together by an adhesive and often fetid secretion, occurring in several countries, but esp. in Poland. [L. plicāre, to fold.]
Entomology
Plica
a fold or wrinkle: a longitudinal plait of a wing.
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Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of plica in Chaldean Numerology is: 7
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of plica in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5
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