ala

A noun referring to a flat, wing-shaped anatomical structure or process in an organism, or a wing of an insect.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее плоскую крыловидную анатомическую структуру или отросток в организме, а также крыло насекомого.esSustantivo que designa una estructura anatómica plana con forma de ala o apéndice en el organismo, así como el ala de un insecto.frNom désignant une structure anatomique plate en forme d'aile ou un appendice de ce type dans l'organisme, ainsi que l'aile d'un insecte.deSubstantiv für eine flügelartige anatomische Struktur oder einen Fortsatz im Körper, einschließlich des Flügels eines Insekts.ptSubstantivo que designa uma estrutura anatômica plana e aliforme ou um processo do corpo, bem como a asa de um inseto.zh指解剖学中呈翼状的扁平结构或突起，也可指昆虫的翅膀。arاسم يشير إلى بنية تشريحية جناحية مسطحة أو نتوء في الجسم، وكذلك جناح الحشرة.

1. Wing-like structure C1 formal scientific

   A flat, wing-shaped anatomical process or part of an organism, such as a bone or cartilage.

   • The ala of the sphenoid bone is a key structure in the skull.
   • In some insects, the ala is modified for flight.
   • The ala of the nose helps to shape the nostrils.

   ruКрыловидная структураesAla (estructura anatómica)frAile (anatomie)deFlügelartige StrukturptEstrutura aliformezh翼状结构arبنية جناحية

   Synonyme: wing

2. Insect wing C1 formal scientific

   A wing of an insect, often used in entomology to describe the membranous structure.

   • The ala of a butterfly is covered in colorful scales.
   • Entomologists study the venation of the ala for species identification.
   • The ala of a bee is essential for its flight mechanics.

   ruКрыло насекомогоesAla de insectofrAile d'insectedeInsektenflügelptAsa de insetozh昆虫翅arجناح الحشرة

   Synonyme: wing