rugae

Variant of ruga

ruga definition

ruga (ro̵̅o̅′gə)

noun pl. rugae -·gae (-jē)

Anat., etc. a wrinkle, fold, or ridge, as in the lining of the stomach, vagina, or palate: usually used in pl.

Etymology: ModL < L, a wrinkle < IE *rug- < *werg-, to turn < base *wer-

Related Forms:

  • rugate ru′·gate (-gāt, -git) adjective

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