lamella
anatomy
Also known as: lamellae
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A lamella is a thin, leaf-like structure. In anatomy, it can refer to thin layers within tissues, such as in bone or cartilage. For example, lamellar bone is characterized by its organized layers of protein fibrils and osteocytes. In gemstones, a lamella is a thin piece of material that can cause iridescence when light passes through it.123
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