Definition of Raphe

1. Noun. A ridge that forms a seam between two parts.

Exact synonyms: Rhaphe
Specialized synonyms: Palatine Raphe
Group relationships: Scrotum
Generic synonyms: Ridge

Definition of Raphe

1. n. A line, ridge, furrow, or band of fibers, especially in the median line; as, the raphe of the tongue.

Definition of Raphe

1. a seamlike ridge between two halves of an organ or part [n RAPHAE or RAPHES]

Medical Definition of Raphe

1. The part of the stalk of an anatropous ovule that is fused along the side of the ovule. (09 Oct 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Raphe

rapeseed oil
rape conviction
rape oil
rape suspect
raphae
Raphael
raphania
raphania
raphanias
Raphanus
Raphanus raphanistrum
Raphanus sativus
Raphanus sativus longipinnatus
raphany
raphe (current term)
raphe (current term)
raphes
raphespinal fibres
raphe anococcygea
raphe corporis callosi
raphe linguae
raphe medullae oblongatae
raphe nuclei
raphe palati
raphe palpebralis lateralis
raphe penis
raphe perinei
raphe pharyngis
raphe pontis
raphe pterygomandibularis

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