What does PLICA mean?

Parts of Speech

plica is a noun.

Definitions

1. a fold or crease, especially of skin or other tissue (e.g. plica vocalis); 2. a fold or ridge in rock or another geological feature; 3. a fold or pleat in a garment or other material.

Pronunciations

US: /ˈplʌɪkə/

UK: /ˈplʌɪkə/

Origin and Usage

The word "plica" comes from Latin and means "fold" or "pleat". It has been used in English since the 16th century to describe various types of folds or creases, including those in skin, rock formations, and fabric. In medical terminology, "plica" is often used to describe a fold or ridge in a bodily structure, such as the vocal cords or the knee joint.

Synonyms

fold, crease, ridge, pleat, tuck

Related Words

pleat, ridge, tunic, crepe, skirt

Example Sentences

• She had a plica in the skin above her eyebrow that made it look like she was constantly furrowing her brow.
• The geologist pointed out the plicas in the rock formations that indicated the area had once been underwater.
• The dress had a series of tiny plicas that gave it a unique texture and shape.