tapetum

English

Etymology

Noun

tapetum (plural tapeta)

(anatomy) A membranous layer of tissue

Derived terms

tapetum lucidum

Related terms

tapetal

Latin

Noun

tapetum

genitive plural of tapes

References

tapetum in Charles du Fresne du Cange’s Glossarium Mediæ et Infimæ Latinitatis (augmented edition, 1883–1887)

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