noun
- ridges or folds in tissue, especially in mucous membranes
Usage: medical; anatomy; plural form
Examples
- The rugae in the stomach lining help it expand when food enters.
- Vaginal rugae are normal anatomical structures.
- The doctor examined the rugae during the medical procedure.
- Rugae allow certain organs to stretch and contract.
- The presence of rugae indicates healthy tissue development.
- Medical students learn to identify rugae in anatomy class.