noun
- a fold or ridge, especially of skin, membrane, or other body tissue
Usage: medical; anatomy
Examples
- The doctor examined the plica in the patient’s knee joint.
- A plica of skin formed where the bandage had been wrapped too tightly.
- The anatomist pointed out the plica in the brain tissue sample.
- Inflammation of the plica can cause discomfort and restricted movement.
- The surgeon carefully separated the plica during the procedure.
- Medical students learn to identify various plica in human anatomy.