[TA] characteristic folds of the gastric mucosa, especially evident when the stomach is contracted. Synonym(s): plicae gastricae [TA], gastric rugae ☆ , ruga gastrica, rugae of stomach
ru·gae of stom·ach
(rū'jē stŏm'ăk) Characteristic folds of the gastric mucosa, especially evident when the stomach is contracted.