linea
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9.9
A thin mark on a surface like skin or land
- noun
- /ˈlɪniə/
:
línea
- During her anatomy class, she learned that the linea on the femur is important for muscle attachment.
- the linea alba
Examples
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On exploration, the proline mesh was found protruding through the linea alba.
Academic text (2007) -
"Linea..."
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The surgeon identified the linea alba during the operation to ensure proper alignment of the abdominal muscles.
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As the skin stretches, a dark line called the linea nigra may appear on a pregnant woman's abdomen.
Synonyms
line
vslinea
∞
1.0
A row of words on a page, for example in an ad
is specific to markings found on bodies or planets
How Visible
Surface Forms
Etymology
Linea comes from an old Latin word for a 'linen thread' used like a string to draw a straight mark, so imagine a thin thread making a line across the skin or a planet. That's why linea means a line or linear marking on the body or on a planet's surface.