laminal

¹ American  

[lam-uh-nl] / ˈlæm ə nl /

adjective

1. (of a speech sound) articulated using the blade of the tongue.

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noun

1. a laminal speech sound.

laminal ² American  

[lam-uh-nl] / ˈlæm ə nl /

adjective

1. laminar.

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Etymology

Origin of laminal¹

< Latin lāmin ( a ) blade ( lame ² ) + -al ¹

Origin of laminal²

lamin(a) + -al ¹

Example Sentences

Areas of new laminal growth were discernible on laboratory hatchlings soon after they ate regularly.

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Congestion of the laminal blood-vessels and consequent laminitis occurs when animals are made to maintain a standing position for prolonged periods, as, for instance, when making sea voyages.

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Such are: Ringbone, especially that form of ringbone known as 'low'; bony deposits on the pedal bone, either on its laminal or plantar surface, or even changes in the navicular bursa.

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The ascending branches penetrate the substance of the os pedis, and emerge by the numerous foraminæ on its laminal surface.

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As the name 'laminal' indicates, it is this surface which in the fresh state is covered by the sensitive laminæ.

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