laminaria
IPA: ɫˈæmɪnɝˈiʌ
noun
- Any of the genus Laminaria of brown algae.
- (gynaecology) A thin rod made of the dried stems of this alga, used to dilate the cervix.
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Examples of "laminaria" in Sentences
- A survey of iodine content in Laminaria digitata.
- Half of it is just a list of various 'Laminaria' species.
- Most commonly found on the fronds of large seaweeds such as Laminaria.
- A laminaria stick or tent is a thin rod of dried laminaria, a kelp species.