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1. (n.) raphe
a seam along the middle of an anatomical structure, as the underside of the tongue.
2. raphe
Bot.
3. raphe
(in certain ovules) a ridge connecting the hilum with the chalaza.
Etymology: (1745–55; < NL)
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1. (noun) raphe, rhaphe
a ridge that forms a seam between two parts
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1. (noun) raphe
a line, ridge, furrow, or band of fibers, especially in the median line; as, the raphe of the tongue
2. (noun) raphe
same as Rhaphe
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