1. Plural of lamella; thin, flat layers or plates of material, especially in biological or geological structures.
Usage: technical; scientific
2. In biology, thin blade-like structures found in gills of fish or fungi, or in bone tissue.
Usage: biology

Examples

• The lamellas of the fish's gills allow for efficient oxygen absorption from water.
• Under the microscope, the bone tissue showed distinct lamellas arranged in concentric circles.
• Fungal lamellas release spores that help with reproduction.
• The geologist examined the lamellas of sedimentary rock to understand its formation.
• Bone lamellas provide structural strength while remaining relatively lightweight.