Labrum
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /ˈleɪ.bɹəm/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Labrum is a noun meaning (anatomy) Any of several lip-like projections.
Meaning
(anatomy) Any of several lip-like projections.
More Meanings
- A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.
- (entomology, zootomy) The uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.
Word Forms
- labrums
- labra
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include glenoid, fibrocartilaginous, epipharynx, acetabular, transverse, labellum.
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