labrum

n. 上唇 [医] 唇, 缘, 上唇(昆虫)

发音

US /ˈleɪ.bɹəm/

词形变化

labra labrums 复数 labrums labra 复数

释义与例句

n.
  1. 1.

    The uppermost of the mouthparts (trophi) of a typical insect, such as a cockroach. Typically resembles an upper lip and forms part of the roof of the mouth in such insects.

    生物 动物学
  2. 2.

    Any of several lip-like projections.

    医学
  3. 3.

    A large basin of warm water, with an overhanging lip, in a Roman bath.

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词源

From Latin labrum (“lip”).

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