Laminae

What does "Laminae" mean in a report or doctor's letter? In our medical dictionary, you will find a patient-friendly explanation of the meaning of this medical term.

Explanation

In the field of medicine, "laminae" refers to thin layers or plates of a substance or tissue. This term is often used to describe certain parts of the body that are layered, like the bones in the spine or the layers of the skin. For example, the laminae of the vertebrae are the thin, flat parts of the bones that form a protective arch around the spinal cord.

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