ala
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- noun
- /ˈeɪlə/
- Specialized
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ala
- The plant's ala helps it to catch sunlight more effectively by providing a larger surface area.
Examples
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In anatomy, the ala refers to a winglike projection, such as those found in the pelvis.
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So there's Ala, which is found in plant forms like black seed walnuts.
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This polymorphism can either increase or decrease the efficiency to convert Ala into EPA.
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There's Ala alpha linolenic acid, which you can get in vegetables.
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Because there's something in plants called Ala that will give you that, that is converted by your body into DHA and EPA.
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Factitial lesion of the nasal ala in a patient with anesthesia dolorosa.
Academic text (1996) -
The ala of the insect's wing was beautifully veined, showcasing its delicate structure.
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Surface Forms
Etymology
Ala comes from the Latin word ala, which means 'wing'. In biology it names a 'wing' or 'winglike' part, so you can remember an ala as a small wing that helps seeds travel by wind, lets insects move, or shapes the side of the nose.