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Definition of Velum
1. Noun. A membranous covering attached to the immature fruiting body of certain mushrooms.
Exact synonyms: Veil
Generic synonyms: Plant Part, Plant Structure
Specialized synonyms: Universal Veil, Partial Veil
Generic synonyms: Plant Part, Plant Structure
Specialized synonyms: Universal Veil, Partial Veil
2. Noun. A muscular flap that closes off the nasopharynx during swallowing or speaking.
Exact synonyms: Soft Palate
Terms within: Uvula
Group relationships: Palate, Roof Of The Mouth
Generic synonyms: Flap
Derivative terms: Velar
Terms within: Uvula
Group relationships: Palate, Roof Of The Mouth
Generic synonyms: Flap
Derivative terms: Velar
Definition of Velum
1. n. Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate.
2. n. Curtain or covering; -- applied to various membranous partitions, especially to the soft palate. See under Palate.
Definition of Velum
1. Noun. A thin membrane, resembling a veil, such as: ¹
2. Noun. (meteorology) an accessory cloud resembling a veil extending over a large distance. Normally associated with cumulus and cumulonimbus. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Velum
1. a thin membranous covering or partition [n -LA]
Medical Definition of Velum
1. A membranous covering, a veil. (09 Oct 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Velum
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