1. Plural of lamella; thin, flat layers or plates of tissue, bone, or other material.
Usage: Primarily used in anatomy and biology; Singular form: lamella
2. In mycology, the thin gill-like structures on the underside of a mushroom cap.
Usage: Specialized botanical/mycological term

Examples

• The lamellae in bone provide structural support while keeping the tissue lightweight.
• Under the microscope, the lamellae of the fish gill were clearly visible.
• The mushroom's lamellae radiated outward from the center of the cap.
• Concentric lamellae form the growth rings visible in cross-sections of bone.
• The lamellae in the inner ear help transmit sound vibrations to the brain.