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rhaphe

rhaphe

9.9
A raised line where two parts join in the middle of a body part
  • noun
  • /ˈræfi/
  • Specialized
translation icon : raphe
  • The surgeon noted a clear rhaphe along the midline of the tongue.

We have neurons in an area of our brain called the raffe RAPHE.

Examples

  • The structure is divided by a visible rhaphe running its entire length.

  • A malformed rhaphe can lead to congenital abnormalities.

  • The rhaphe of the heart is crucial for its function.

  • A clear rhaphe can be observed in the brain's structure.

  • The surgeon noted a clear rhaphe along the midline of the tongue.

  • The structure is divided by a visible rhaphe running its entire length.

  • A clear rhaphe can be observed in the brain's structure.

Synonyms

raphe
vsrhaphe
  • Specialized
9.9

A raised line where two parts of an animal or plant meet

is specific to a midline seam in anatomical organs

Surface Forms

rhaphe singular
rhaphes plural

Etymology

The word rhaphe comes from the Greek root rhaph- meaning 'to sew' or 'to stitch'. So a rhaphe is like a 'seam' where two parts are joined, which is why doctors use it for the line down the middle of an organ.