trabecula
trəˈbɛkjʊlə
trabeculae
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Definition of trabecula - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
connective tissueTECH.fibrous strand supporting connective tissueTECH.
  • The trabecula holds the organ in place.
strut support
2.
architectureTECH.small supporting beam in structuresTECH.
  • The trabecula helps support the building's roof.
girder strut
3.
organ divisionTECH.rod-shaped structures dividing organsTECH.
  • Trabeculae separate the chambers of the organ.
partition septum
4.
medicalTECH.small mineralized spicule in spongy boneTECH.
  • Trabeculae are visible in the spongy bone of the femur.
spicule strut support
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Images of trabecula

  • trabecula: small supporting beam in structures
    small supporting beam in structures

Origin of trabecula

Latin, trabs (beam) + -cula (small)

Examples of trabecula in a sentence

  • In histology, the trabecula is clearly visible under the microscope.
  • The architect designed a trabecula to enhance stability.
  • A trabecula was added to the framework for extra support.
  • The trabecula supports the organ's internal structure.
  • Scientists studied the trabecula to understand organ function.
  • The trabecula provides structural support in bones.

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  1. French:trabécule, structure en tige, ...
  2. German:Trabekel, Stützbalken, ...
  3. Italian:trabecola, trave, ...
  4. Spanish:trabécula, viga, ...
  5. Portuguese:trabécula, trabéculas, ...
  6. Chinese:小梁, 支撑梁, ...
  7. Japanese:小柱, トラベクラ, ...
  8. Arabic:تَرَابِيقَة, عارضة صغِيرة, ...
  9. Hebrew:טְרַבֶּקוּלָה, קֹרָה קְטַנָּה, ...
  10. Russian:трабекула, перегородка, ...
  11. Ukrainian:трабекула, балка, ...
  12. Hindi:त्राबेकुला, सहायक बीम, ...

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