zona

• Nom désignant toute structure ceinturante ou en forme de zone, notamment en anatomie.

A noun referring to any encircling or beltlike structure, especially in anatomy.

1. Belt-like structureC1formalmedical

   Any encircling or beltlike anatomical structure, such as a zone or area.

   Zone (anatomique)

   • The zona pellucida surrounds the mammalian oocyte.
   • The surgeon identified a zona of fibrous tissue around the organ.
   • In anatomy, a zona often refers to a distinct layer or band.

   Synonymesbandbeltgirdlezone