Meaning of stria in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈstraɪə/

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  1. Noun

    stria

    Etymology

    late 17th century (as a scientific term): from Latin, literally ‘furrow’

    Definitions

    1. any of a number of tiny parallel grooves such as: the scratches left by a glacier on rocks or the streaks or ridges in muscle tissue

    Derived terms

  2. 2. a stripe of contrasting color

    Examples

    • « chromosomes exhibit characteristic bands »

    Derived terms

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