raphe

English

/ˈɹeɪfi/

noun

Definitions

(anatomy) A ridge or seam on an organ, bodily tissue, or other structure, especially at the join between two halves or sections.

Etymology

Derived from Ancient Greek ῥαφή (seam).

Origin

Ancient Greek

ῥαφή

Gloss

seam

Timeline

Distribution of cognates by language

Geogrpahic distribution of cognates

Cognates and derived terms

biraphid English
dysraphia English
dysraphic English
pseudoraphe English
rapheless English
ῥάπτω Ancient Greek
ῥαφή Ancient Greek