operculum

oʊˈpɝːkjʊləm
opercula
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Translation of operculum into Hebrew

Noun

1.

biology

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hard flap covering fish gills
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מִכְסֵה זִימִּים mikseh zimmim
  • The operculum protects the fish's gills from debris.מכסה הזימים מגן על זימי הדג מפני פסולת.
2.

botany mycology

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lid or covering of a plant or fungal structure
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  • The operculum of the moss capsule pops off to release the spores..מכסה הקפסולה של הטחב נופל ושוחרר הנבגים.
3.

medical

TECH.
cerebral cortex flap covering the insula
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אוֹפֶּרְקוּלוּם כִּסּוּי הַמּוֹחַ כִּסּוּי הָאִינְסוּלָה
  • The operculum is part of the brain's protective layers.האופרקולום הוא חלק משכבות ההגנה של המוח.
4.

dentistry

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gum flap over a partially erupted tooth
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אוֹפֶּרְקוּלוּם operkulum
  • The dentist examined the operculum over the wisdom tooth.רופא השיניים בדק את האופרקולום מעל שן הבינה.
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  • operculum: hard flap covering fish gills
    (biology) מִכְסֵה זִימִּים

Synonyms and analogies of operculum in English

Examples of operculum in a sentence

  • Scientists studied the operculum to understand its function better.
  • The operculum protects the spores until they are ready to be released.
  • In some fungi, the operculum is a crucial part of the reproductive process.
  • The surgeon examined the operculum during the procedure.
  • Damage to the operculum can affect brain function.
  • The operculum was inflamed, causing discomfort.

Translations of "operculum" in Context ordered by category and frequency

הקְרוּם - hqerum

The size and shape of the operculum can help in identifying various fish.

גודל וצורת הקרום יכולים לעזור בזיהוי דגים שונים.

The operculum prevents debris from entering the gills while the fish feeds.

הקרום מונע מכניסת פסולת לזימים בזמן שהדג ניזון.

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Research shows that the operculum varies greatly among different fish species.

מחקרים מראים שהקרום משתנה באופן ניכר בין מינים שונים של דגים.

When the fish is startled, its operculum can flap rapidly in response.

כאשר הדג נבהל, הקרום שלו יכול להפרפר במהירות בתגובה.

As the fish swam, its operculum opened and closed rhythmically with each breath.

כאשר הדג שחה, הקרום שלו נפתח ונסגר בקצב עם כל נשימה.

During the presentation, the scientist discussed the development of the operculum in fry.

במהלך ההרצאה, המדען דן בהתפתחות הקרום אצל דגים צעירים.

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