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stra·ta S0795900 (strā′tə, străt′ə)n. A plural of stratum.strata (ˈstrɑːtə) n (Geological Science) a plural of stratumUsage: Strata is sometimes wrongly used as a singular noun: this stratum (not strata) of society is often disregardedstra•tum (ˈstreɪ təm, ˈstræt əm) n., pl. stra•ta (ˈstreɪ tə, ˈstræt ə) stra•tums. 1. a layer of material, naturally or artificially formed, often formed one upon another. 2. layer; level: an allegory with many strata of meaning. 3. a single bed of sedimentary rock, generally consisting of one kind of matter representing continuous deposition. 4. a layer of tissue; lamella. 5. a layer of vegetation in a plant community. 6. a layer of the ocean or the atmosphere distinguished by natural or arbitrary limits. 7. a level or grade of a people or population esp. with reference to social position and education: the lowest stratum of society. [1590–1600; < Latin strātum literally, a cover, n. use of neuter of strātus, past participle of sternere to spread, strew] usage: The usual singular of this noun, taken from Latin, is stratum: the lowest stratum in society. The plural is strata: Several strata of settlement were discovered in the evacuation. Occasionally strata occurs as a singular and stratas as a plural. Neither of these uses is well established, and they are often regarded as errors. See also agenda, criterion, media. EncyclopediaSeeStratumstrataenUK
stra·ta (strā'tă) Plural of stratum. stratumS20-903160 (stra'tum) (strat'um) plural.strata [L.] A layer.stratum basale1. The innermost or deepest layer of the endometrium.2. Stratum germinativum.stratum compactumThe superficial or outermost layer of the endometrium.stratum corneumThe outermost horny layer of the epidermis.stratum disjunctionThe outermost layer of the stratum corneum, which is being shed constantly.stratum functionalisFunctional layer of the endometrium.stratum germinativumThe innermost layer of the epidermis; a row of cuboidal cells that divide to replace the rest of the epidermis as it wears away. It is part of the stratum malpighii. Synonym: stratum basale (2) See: stratum malpighiistratum granulosumA layer of cells containing deeply staining granules of keratohyalin found in the epidermis of the skin between the stratum spinosum and the stratum corneum. See: stratum malpighiistratum lucidumThe translucent layer of the epidermis between the stratum corneum and the stratum granulosum in the palms and soles.stratum malpighiiThe inner layer of the epidermis. It was first seen with low magnification and described in the 1600s by Marcello Malpighi. It includes both the stratum germinativum and stratum spinosum of today's nomenclature. stratum papillarePapillary layer.stratum reticulareThe recticular layer of the corium just beneath the papillary layer.stratum spinosumThe prickle cell layer, so called because of its prominent intercellular attachments. It is part of the stratum malpighii. See: stratum malpighiistratum spongiosumThe middle layer of decidua of the endometrium.stratum submucosumThe layer of smooth muscle fibers of the myometrium lying contiguous with the endometrium.stratum subserosumThe layer of smooth muscle fibers of myometrium that lies immediately under the serous coat.stratum supravasculareThe layer of circular and longitudinal muscle fibers of the myometrium lying between the stratum subserosum and the stratum vasculare.stratum vasculareThe layer of smooth muscle fibers in myometrium lying between the stratum submucosum and the stratum supravasculare.STRATA
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