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Plicate
Plicata, ''plicate'', ''plicated'', ''pleated'' or ''folded'' in Latin, may refer to: * Lingua plicata, a benign condition characterized by deep grooves in the dorsum of the tongue * Pars plicata The pars plicata (also known as corona ciliaris ) (Latin: folded portion) is the folded and most anterior portion of the ciliary body of an eye. The ciliary body is a part of the uvea (anatomy), uvea, one of the three layers that comprise the huma ..., the folded and most anterior portion of the ciliary body, which in turn is part of the uvea, choroidea, one of the three layers that comprise the eye See also * Glossary of botanical terms#plicate {{disambig ...
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Pleated
A pleat (plait in older English) is a type of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and securing it in place. It is commonly used in clothing and upholstery to gather a wide piece of fabric to a narrower circumference. Pleats are categorized as ''pressed'', that is, ironed or otherwise heat-set into a sharp crease, or ''unpressed'', falling in soft rounded folds. Pleats sewn into place are called tucks. Types Accordion Accordion pleats or knife pleats are a form of tight pleating which allows the garment to expand its shape when moving. Accordion pleating is also used for some dress sleeves, such as pleating the end of the elbow, with the fullness of the pleat gathered closely at the cuff. This form of pleating inspired the "skirt dancing" of Loie Fuller. Accordion pleats may also be used in hand fans. Box Box pleats are knife pleats back-to-back, and have a tendency to spring out from the waistline.Picken, Mary Brooks, ''The Fashion Dictionary'', p. 257 They ha ...
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Lingua Plicata
Lingua (Latin, 'tongue') may refer to: * ''Lingua'' (journal), a peer-reviewed academic journal of general linguistics * ''Lingua'' (sculpture), by Jim Sanborn * ''Lingua'' (play), a 17th-century play attributed to Thomas Tomkis * Project Lingua, an online translation community * Lingua (indonesian vocal group), an indonesian vocal group. See also * Language (other) * Linga (other) * Lingga (other) * Tongue (other) * Lingua franca A lingua franca (; ; for plurals see ), also known as a bridge language, common language, trade language, auxiliary language, vehicular language, or link language, is a language systematically used to make communication possible between groups ..., a common language * Lingua.ly, an educational technology business {{disambiguation ...
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Pars Plicata
The pars plicata (also known as corona ciliaris ) (Latin: folded portion) is the folded and most anterior portion of the ciliary body of an eye. The ciliary body is a part of the uvea (anatomy), uvea, one of the three layers that comprise the human eye, eye. The pars plicata is located anterior to the pars plana portion of the ciliary body, and posterior to the iris (anatomy), iris. The lens Zonule of Zinn, zonules that are used to control Accommodation (eye), accommodation are attached to the pars plana. The pars plicata is the portion of the ciliary body that is responsible for producing aqueous humor, the fluid of the Anterior chamber of eyeball, anterior chamber. The production of too much aqueous humor, or reabsorption that occurs too slowly, can lead to increases in the Intraocular pressure, pressure within the eye. References

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