Adjective modifier

• glacial: The effect of Quinag on ice flow can be checked by measuring glacial striae on the quartzites.

• abdominal: One patient has been described who developed abdominal striae after using wet wraps ( Devillers et al. , 2002 ).

Modifies a noun

• gravidarum: Striae gravidarum occur when elastic tissue stretches as the abdomen and breasts enlarge.