1. a small beam or bar of bone, wood, or other material
Usage: anatomy; architecture
2. any of the thin plates or bars of tissue that divide or partly divide a bodily cavity or structure
Usage: anatomy

Examples

• The trabeculae in spongy bone provide structural support while keeping the bone lightweight.
• Damage to the trabecular bone can lead to increased fracture risk.
• The architect designed wooden trabeculae to support the cathedral’s vaulted ceiling.
• Microscopic examination revealed the delicate trabeculae within the lymph node.
• The trabecula acts as a supporting framework in various anatomical structures.
• Ancient Roman builders used stone trabeculae in their construction techniques.