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stria (s), striae (pl)
1. A narrow band-like structure, a general term for such longitudinal collections of nerve fibres in the brain.
2. A thin narrow groove or channel in the surface of something; such as, a decorative feature on a column.
3. A stripe, streak, or narrow band; for example, a band of nerve fibers or stretch marks seen in pregnancy striae gravidarum.
4. A series of parallel lines, or tiny grooves, on the surface of a crystal, indicative of the mode of growth.
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stria
A fine impressed line on the body surface.
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