laminal
1 Americanadjective
noun
adjective
Etymology
Origin of laminal1
< Latin lāmin ( a ) blade ( see lame 2) + -al 1
Origin of laminal2
Example Sentences
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Areas of new laminal growth were discernible on laboratory hatchlings soon after they ate regularly.
From Natural History of the Ornate Box Turtle, Terrapene ornata ornata Agassiz by John M. Legler
The Superior Edge, outlining the superior margin of the laminal surface, describes a curve, with the convexity of the curve forward.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
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.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
The ascending branches penetrate the substance of the os pedis, and emerge by the numerous foraminæ on its laminal surface.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
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.
From Diseases of the Horse's Foot by Harry Caulton Reeks
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