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stria (stri´ah) pl. stri´ae [L.] 1. a band, line, streak, or stripe. 2. in anatomy, a longitudinal collection of nerve fibers in the brain. stri´ae atro´phicae , stri´ae disten´sae atrophic, pinkish or purplish, scarlike lesions, later becoming white, on the breasts, thighs, abdomen, and buttocks, due to weakening of elastic tissues, associated with pregnancy (striae gravidarum), overweight, rapid growth during puberty and adolescence, Cushing's syndrome, and topical or prolonged treatment with corticosteroids. stri´ae gravida´rum see striae atrophicae.
stria pl. striae [L.] 1. a streak or line. 2. a narrow, bandlike structure; longitudinal collections of nerve fibers in the brain. atrophic stria, striae atrophicae atrophic, pinkish or purplish, scarlike lesions in the skin, later becoming white, due to weakening of elastic tissues. Seen in association with canine Cushing's syndrome. habenular stria a bundle of nerve fibers connecting the olfactory centers with the habenular nuclei. stria mallearis a light band visible through the tympanic membrane when it is examined with an otoscope; is the handle of the malleolus. stria medullares bundles of white fibers across the floor of the fourth ventricle. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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