noun
- Plural of plica; folds or ridges of tissue, especially in anatomy.
Usage: medical/anatomical term; used in clinical and scientific contexts
Examples
- The surgeon examined the plicas in the patient's knee joint.
- Plicas are natural folds found in various parts of the human body.
- The plicas of the small intestine increase its surface area for absorption.
- Inflammation of the plicas can cause joint pain and discomfort.