velum

IPA: vɛɫʌm

a thin membrane resembling a veil or curtain, such as:
(anatomy) the soft palate
(botany) a thin membrane partially covering the cluster of sporangia near the leaf base in quillworts and their extinct relatives
(mycology) a veil-like membrane of immature mushrooms extending from the margin of the cap to the stem and is torn by growth, to reveal the gills
(malacology) a locomotory and feeding organ provided with cilia found in the larval stage of bivalves
(zoology) a annular membrane, typically bordering a cavity, especially in certain molluscs, medusae, and other invertebrates
a delicate membrane found on certain protists
(meteorology) an accessory cloud resembling a veil extending over a large distance; normally associated with cumulus and cumulonimbus

Examples of "velum" in Sentences

The velum is a thin membrane that separates the nasal cavity from the oral cavity
The velum plays a crucial role in speaking and swallowing
When the velum is unable to function properly, it can lead to speech and swallowing difficulties
The velum can be affected by conditions such as cleft palate or paralysis
The velum can be seen at the back of the mouth when looking in a mirror