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Meaning of vallecula in English

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

    /vəˈlɛkjələ/

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  1. Noun

    vallecula

    Etymology

    mid 19th century: from a late Latin variant of Latin vallicula, diminutive of Latin vallis‘valley’

    Definitions

    1. (anatomy) any furrow or channel on a bodily structure or part

    Derived terms

    • furrow
    • groove
    • rut

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