ala
anatomy
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The term "ala" refers to a wing or a winglike anatomical part or process. It is derived from the Latin word "ala," which means "armpit, upper arm, wing, or axil." The plural form of ala is "alae." Related terms include "alar" and "alary," which are adjectives describing something as winglike. Another related term is "alare," which specifically denotes the most lateral point on the ala of the nose.12
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