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Definition of Plica

1. Noun. A folded part (as in skin or muscle).

Definition of Plica

1. n. 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.

Definition of Plica

1. Noun. A fold or crease, especially of skin or other tissue ¹

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Definition of Plica

1. a fold of skin [n -CAE] : PLICAL [adj]

Medical Definition of Plica

1. 1. 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. 2. A diseased state in plants in which there is an excessive development of small entangled twigs, instead of ordinary branches. 3. The bend of the wing of a bird. Origin: LL, a fold, fr. L. Plicare to fold. See Ply. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

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