| plicae tubariae tubae uterinae | Many longitudinal folds in the mucous membrane of the uterine (fallopian) tube. Synonym: plicae tubariae tubae uterinae. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| plicae tunicae mucosae vesicae felleae | The interlacing folds of the mucosa that produce a honeycomb appearance in the interior of the gallbladder. Synonym: plicae tunicae mucosae vesicae felleae. (05 Mar 2000) |
| plicamycin | <chemical> A tricyclic pentaglycosidic antibiotic from streptomyces strains that inhibits RNA and protein synthesis by adhering to DNA. It is used as a fluorescent dye and as an antineoplastic agent, especially in bone and testicular tumours. Plicamycin is also used to reduce hypercalcaemia, especially that due to malignancies. Pharmacological action: antibiotics, antineoplastic, fluorescent dyes, nucleic acid synthesis inhibitors, protein synthesis inhibitor. Chemical name: Mithramycin (12 Dec 1998) |
| plicate | Folded back and forth longitudinally like a fan. (09 Oct 1997) |
| plicated | Plaited; folded like a fan; as, a plicate leaf. Pli"cately. Origin: L. Plicatus, p. P. Of plicare to fold. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| plication | A folding or putting together in pleats; specifically, an operation for reducing the size of a hollow viscus by taking folds or tucks in its walls. Origin: L. Plico, pp. -atus, to fold (05 Mar 2000) |