lamina

• Nom désignant une fine plaque, une feuille ou une couche de matériau, par exemple d'os ou de minéral.

A noun referring to a thin plate, sheet, or layer of material, such as bone or mineral.

1. Thin layer of boneC1formalmedical

   A thin, flat plate or layer of bone or other tissue, often referring to parts of the vertebral arch.

   Lame osseuse

   • The surgeon carefully removed the lamina to access the spinal cord.
   • A fracture of the vertebral lamina can cause severe back pain.
   • The lamina of the vertebra protects the spinal nerves.

   Synonymeslamellalayerplatesheet

2. Thin layer of materialC1formalscientific

   A thin sheet, layer, or plate of any material, such as metal or mineral.

   Lamelle (fine couche)

   • The geologist studied the lamina of sedimentary rock.
   • Each lamina in the composite material adds strength.
   • The mineral sample showed distinct laminae under the microscope.

   Synonymesfilmflakelayerplatesheetslabstratum