ruga

ruga definition - medical

ru·ga (ro͞oˈgə)

noun pl. ru·gae (-gēˌ, -gīˌ)
A fold, crease, or wrinkle, as in the lining of the stomach. Often used in the plural.

Related Forms:

  • ruˈgateˌ (-gātˌ) adjective

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