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LAMINAR
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Dictionary entry overview: What does laminar mean?
• LAMINAR (adjective)
The adjective LAMINAR has 1 sense:
1. arranged in or consisting of laminae
Familiarity information: LAMINAR used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Arranged in or consisting of laminae
Synonyms:
laminal; laminar
Similar:
bedded; stratified (deposited or arranged in horizontal layers)
Derivation:
lamina (a thin plate or layer (especially of bone or mineral))
Context examples
Mutation of the gene is associated with basal laminar drusen, complement factor H deficiency, hemolytic uremic syndrome atypical type 1, and age-related macular degeneration type 4.
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