lake (lāk)
1. to undergo separation of hemoglobin from erythrocytes.
2. a circumscribed collection of fluid in a hollow or depressed cavity.
lacrimal lake the triangular space at the medial angle of the eye, where the tears collect.
marginal lakes discontinuous venous lacunae, relatively free of villi, near the edge of the placenta, formed by merging of the marginal portions of the intervillous space with the subchorial lake.
subchorial lake the portion of the placenta, relatively free of villi, just beneath the chorionic plate; at the edge of the placenta it becomes continuous with irregular channels to form the marginal lakes.
lake 1 (l k)n. A small collection of fluid. |
| lake 2 (lk) n. A pigment consisting of organic coloring matter with an inorganic, usually metallic base or carrier, used in dyes, inks, and paints. v. To cause blood plasma to become red as a result of the release of hemoglobin from the red blood cells. |
lake
1. to undergo separation of hemoglobin from erythrocytes.
2. a lacuna; a circumscribed collection of fluid in a hollow or depressed cavity.
lacrimal lake
see lacrimal lake.
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