tapetum

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11
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14
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7

Definition of tapetum

3 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. A membranous layer of tissue.
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noun

  1. A membranous layer of tissue.
  2. The pigmentary layer of the retina.
  3. The cells on the outside of an archesporium.

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Etymology

From Latin tapētum. Further from Ancient Greek τάπης (tápēs). Doublet of tapet.

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