ruga
noun
Usually rugae. a wrinkle, fold, or ridge.
rugae
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pluralof ruga.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The simple columnar epithelium of the gallbladder mucosa is organized in rugae, similar to those of the stomach.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
This view of the stomach shows the characteristic rugae.
From Textbooks ● Jun. 19, 2013
A method of outlining all the rugae occurred to a few roentgenologists. notably to Dr. Aubrey Otis Hampton, 34, a sharp-nosed Texan who went to Boston to practice medicine.
From Time Magazine Archive
The mucous membrane loses its rugae and presents a pale, grayish, blanched hue.
From The Four Epochs of Woman's Life; a study in hygiene by Anna M. (Anna Mary) Galbraith
On the summits of the rugae there are effusions of bloody matter, or spots of ecchymosis, presenting an appearance almost like crushed black currants.
From The Dog by William Youatt
