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A mucosal fold refers to a fold in any mucous membrane in the body. This may refer to: Gastric fold of the gastric mucosa Transverse folds of rectum in
Mucosal_fold
Protective layer that lines the interior of hollow organs
Mucociliary clearance Mucocutaneous boundary Mucosal immunology Mucosal-associated invariant T cell Mucosal melanoma Rete pegs Epimysium "Modes of locomotion
Mucous_membrane
Carries tears from the lacrimal sac of the eye into the nasal cavity
inferior nasal meatus of the nasal cavity is partially covered by a mucosal fold (valve of Hasner or plica lacrimalis). Excess tears flow through the
Nasolacrimal_duct
Organ in humans and other vertebrates
cystic duct, there is an out-pouching of the gallbladder wall forming a mucosal fold known as "Hartmann's pouch". Lymphatic drainage of the gallbladder follows
Gallbladder
Digestive system in humans
common hepatic duct to form the common bile duct. At this junction is a mucosal fold called Hartmann's pouch, where gallstones commonly get stuck. The muscular
Human_digestive_system
Spiral folds of cystic duct (also known as the spiral mucosal folds, spiral valves of Cina,[citation needed] Heister valves, Amussat valve, or Cina valves)
Spiral_folds_of_cystic_duct
Anatomic feature in the intestines
The major duodenal papilla is seen from the duodenum as lying within a mucosal fold. The minor duodenal papilla is situated 2 cm proximal. The major duodenal
Major_duodenal_papilla
Protrusion of the walls of the rectum outside the body
thickness rectal prolapse, these folds run circumferential. In mucosal prolapse, these folds are radially. The folds in mucosal prolapse are usually associated
Rectal_prolapse
Coiled sections of tissue that exist in the mucosal and submucosal layers of the stomach
The gastric folds (or gastric rugae) are coiled sections of tissue that exist in the mucosal and submucosal layers of the stomach. They provide elasticity
Gastric_folds
Medical condition
A Cameron lesion is a linear erosion or ulceration of the mucosal folds lining the stomach where it is constricted by the thoracic diaphragm in persons
Cameron_lesions
Pattern seen in radiologic examinations
protruding into the intestinal lumen, and is caused by thickened edematous mucosal folds. Abdominal thumbprinting is a non-specific finding, though one potential
Thumbprint_sign
Organ in vertebrates that collects and stores urine from the kidneys before disposal
the rugae. The walls of the bladder have a series of ridges, thick mucosal folds known as rugae that allow for the expansion of the bladder. The detrusor
Bladder
Part of the vulva that covers and protects the glans of the clitoris
have immunological importance because they may be a point of entry for mucosal vaccines. The clitoral hood is formed during the fetal stage by the cellular
Clitoral_hood
Anatomical feature in some animals
is lowered and prevent fluid build-up. The plica salpingopharyngea, a mucosal fold at the caudal portion of the Eustachian tube, forms an uninterrupted
Guttural_pouch
Inflammation of the esophagus
by inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is a tube composed of a mucosal lining, and longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibers. It connects
Esophagitis
Retractable fold of skin which covers and protects the glans of the penis
also known as the prepuce (/ˈpriːpjuːs/), is the double-layered fold of skin, mucosal and muscular tissue at the distal end of the human penis that covers
Foreskin
End of the penis
appear smooth, spiny, elongated or divided. It is externally lined with mucosal tissue, which creates a smooth texture and glossy appearance. In humans
Glans_penis
Medical condition
to disrupt the mucosal wave of the vocal folds in the region around the cyst. Sub-epithelial vocal fold cysts and ligament vocal fold cysts are characterized
Vocal_cord_cyst
Anticholinergic medication
butylbromide can reduce the peristaltic movement of the intestines and mucosal foldings, thus reducing the movement artifact of the images. Since little of
Hyoscine_butylbromide
Mucous membrane layer of the stomach
PPI use to cause gastric mucosal lesions including various polyps. Rapid repair of the gastric mucosa, known as gastric mucosal restitution is an essential
Gastric_mucosa
Tubes in the human female reproductive system
extensive array of complex folds, whereas the relatively narrow isthmus has a thick muscular coat and simple mucosal folds. Embryos develop a genital
Fallopian_tube
Species of marine reptile distributed throughout the world
The next region of the esophagus is not papillated, with numerous mucosal folds. The digestion rate in loggerheads is temperature-dependent; it increases
Loggerhead_sea_turtle
Benign white growths on vocal folds which change one's voice quality
hoarseness. Nodules may also affect the mucosal wave of the vocal folds by changing the configuration of the vocal fold closure pattern. They often cause incomplete
Vocal_cord_nodule
Flare above the sulcus of the human penis
forms at the base of the glans in human males. The corona overhangs a mucosal surface, known as the neck of the penis, which separates the shaft and
Corona_of_glans_penis
Organ system within humans and other animals
and ends at the ileum. Its mucosal area in an adult human is about 30 m2 (320 sq ft). The combination of the circular folds, the villi, and the microvilli
Gastrointestinal_tract
Organ duct
mucosal folds - the spiral folds of cystic duct. The inner surface of the proximal cystic duct exhibits a network of submicroscopic convoluted folds (rugae)
Cystic_duct
passes between the lungs and the glottis. The vestibular cords are mucosal folds that sit above the vocal cords. The mucus produced by the vestibular
Oral_skills
Species of fish
section. The respiratory section can be identified by its extensive mucosal folding and vascularization, as well as widespread capillaries throughout the
Alaska_blackfish
Human chronic inflammatory disease
categorized as affecting mucosal or cutaneous surfaces. Cutaneous forms are those affecting the skin, scalp, and nails. Mucosal forms are those affecting
Lichen_planus
Sphincter muscle valve
[citation needed] which is the smooth muscle tissue found beneath the mucosal layer of the digestive tract. A thickening of the muscularis externa is
Ileocecal_valve
Medical condition
definite grayish-white color and a coarsely wrinkled or folded surface, sometimes exhibiting mucosal folds, wrinkles, or whitish streaks. A key diagnostic sign
Leukoedema
Medical technique to grow tissues
Jeffrey M.; Kamm, Roger D. (December 1997). "On the Mechanism of Mucosal Folding in Normal and Asthmatic Airways". Journal of Applied Physiology. 83
Tissue_expansion
Contiguous fold of tissues that supports the intestines
attaches the intestines to the posterior abdominal wall, consisting of a double fold of the peritoneum. It helps (among other functions) in storing fat and allowing
Mesentery
Secretion of mammalian genitals
states that smegma is produced from minute microscopic protrusions of the mucosal surface of the foreskin and that living cells constantly grow towards the
Smegma
State of inflammation
allergens for example contact dermatitis, irritation of mucosal membranes and pruritus. Mucosal membrane is the most common site of irritation because
Irritation
Vertebrate organ through which food passes to the stomach
junction can be identified by the upper limit of the gastric folds rather than the mucosal transition. The functional location of the lower oesophageal
Esophagus
Surgical procedure to enhance or reconstruct a human nose
of the mucosal lining; some management techniques are the bilobed flap, the nasolabial flap, the paramedian forehead flap, and the septal mucosal flap.
Rhinoplasty
Air-filled spaces surrounding the nasal cavity
may be protective for the sinus, as it would help prevent drying of its mucosal surface and maintain a near-sterile environment with high carbon dioxide
Paranasal_sinuses
Fungal infection
infection by normally harmless micro-organisms because of local (i.e., mucosal) or systemic factors altering host immunity. Oral candidiasis is a mycosis
Oral_candidiasis
Species of fly
first instar, they are colored dark pink and are buried deep within mucosal folds of the stomach lining. In the second instar, the larvae are about 2
Gyrostigma_rhinocerontis
Nasal condition associated with cocaine use
colloquially 'snorting', of cocaine. The condition begins with erosion of mucosal lining and progress with damage to nasal cartilaginous and bony structures
Cocaine-induced midline destructive lesions
Cocaine-induced_midline_destructive_lesions
Type of inflammatory bowel disease
common surgery in Crohn's disease) are: mucosal edema, peristomal dermatitis, retraction, ostomy prolapse, mucosal/skin detachment, hematoma, necrosis, parastomal
Crohn's_disease
Surgery treating airway narrowing in larynx
"Endoscopic Partial Arytenoidectomy for Bilateral Vocal Fold Paralysis: Medially Based Mucosal Flap Technique". Journal of Voice. 33 (5): 751–758. doi:10
Arytenoidectomy
Medical condition
2015. McGowan, Richard S. (1990). "An Analogy between the Mucosal Waves of the Vocal Folds and Wind Waves on Water" (PDF). Haskins Laboratories Status
Reinke's_edema
Skin cancer originating in melanocytes
There are four main types of melanoma: Other histopathologic types are: Mucosal melanoma; When melanoma occurs on mucous membranes. Desmoplastic melanoma
Melanoma
dimension. Using this method, researchers were also able to measure the mucosal wave propagation. Depth-kymography has potential in the investigation of
Depth_kymography
Benign lesions on the insides of the cheeks
oral cavity: case report and a review of literature". White sponge nevus of cannon; Leukokeratosis, hereditary mucosal at NIH's Office of Rare Diseases
White_sponge_nevus
Medical condition
various lesions (e.g. polyps, thickened mucosal folds, small areas of redness, and superficial ulcerations) in the mucosal layer lining the GI tract. Individuals
Indolent T cell lymphoproliferative disorder of the gastrointestinal tract
Indolent_T_cell_lymphoproliferative_disorder_of_the_gastrointestinal_tract
Part of the female reproductive tract
uterus). The vaginal introitus is normally partly covered by a thin layer of mucosal tissue called the hymen. The vagina also channels menstrual flow, which
Vagina
Lymphoid organs in the mouth and throat
of dendritic cells, T lymphocytes, and macrophages, creating a potent mucosal immune interface. This architecture allows the tonsils to function as immune
Tonsil
Tissue defect caused by physiological stress
unclear but probably is related to a reduction in mucosal blood flow or a breakdown in other normal mucosal defense mechanisms in conjunction with the injurious
Stress_ulcer
Medical condition
canal. The folds in the protruding segment of mucosa are orientated radially in rectal mucosal prolapse. In external rectal prolapse, the folds appear circumferential
Internal_rectal_prolapse
Medical condition
lymphoid tissues. It may precede, accompany or follow a cancer diagnosis. Mucosal involvement is more common than in benign forms. Additional findings may
Acanthosis_nigricans
Toxin from a microorganism affecting the intestines
cytotoxic and kill cells by altering the apical membrane permeability of the mucosal (epithelial) cells of the intestinal wall. They are mostly pore-forming
Enterotoxin
Disorder of the nose
obtained using nasal strips. The cartilaginous nasal septum is covered by a mucosal layer, and temporary swelling of this mucosa can exaggerate the apparent
Nasal_septum_deviation
Graphical representation of position or intensity over time
The resulting kymogram shows mucosal wave motion, glottal opening and closing, periodicity, and symmetry of vocal fold vibration. This method is particularly
Kymograph
Tube attached to the intestine
gastrointestinal illness. The appendix is an important component of mammalian mucosal immune function, particularly B cell–mediated immune responses and extrathymically
Appendix_(anatomy)
Premalignant stomach disorder
Due to the thickened rugae folds, it is said to have a cerebriform (brain-like) appearance. Endoscopy with deep mucosal biopsy (and cytology) is required
Ménétrier's_disease
Community of microorganisms in the gut
development and maturation of the intestinal epithelium and intestinal mucosal barrier. This barrier is essential for supporting a symbiotic relationship
Gut_microbiota
Medical condition
complication of tracheal intubation, specifically caused by irritation to the mucosal tissue of the airway during insertion or removal of the patient's intubation
Intubation_granuloma
Autoimmune disorder
leads to disruption of the structure and function of the small bowel's mucosal lining and causes malabsorption as it impairs the body's ability to absorb
Coeliac_disease
Allergic inflammatory condition of the esophagus
are not diagnostic if the patient has no clinical symptoms. Endoscopic mucosal biopsy remains the gold standard diagnostic test for EoE and is required
Eosinophilic_esophagitis
Tissue
in the gut. Owing to its physiological function in food absorption, the mucosal surface is thin and acts as a permeable barrier to the interior of the
Gut-associated lymphoid tissue
Gut-associated_lymphoid_tissue
Single-cell layer lining the intestines
the intestinal epithelium forms an important component of the intestinal mucosal barrier. Certain diseases and conditions are caused by functional defects
Intestinal_epithelium
Functional gastrointestinal disorder
that a considerable portion of patients with IBS experience immediate mucosal responses to certain foods. These responses, observed through fluorescein
Irritable_bowel_syndrome
Paraphyletic group of mammals
fiber that becomes denser as it approaches the epithelial mucosal lining. When this large pad folds it creates a low natural frequency, causing the cartilage
Big_cat
Membrane that surrounds or partially covers the vaginal opening
The hymen is a thin piece of mucosal tissue that surrounds or partially covers the vaginal opening. A small percentage of females are born with hymens
Hymen
Subfamily of felids
vocal fold with a thick mucosal lining, a large vocalis muscle, and a large cricothyroid muscle with long and narrow membranes. A vocal fold that is
Pantherinae
Tricyclic antidepressant
mast cell activation, such as IBS pain; people with IBS exhibit increased mucosal mast cells, elevated tryptase/histamine, and enhanced proximity of degranulating
Amitriptyline
Inflammation of the mouth and lips
over time, giving a map-like appearance. In migratory stomatitis, other mucosal sites in the mouth, such as the ventral surface (undersurface) of the tongue
Stomatitis
Group of autoimmune diseases resulting in abnormal growth of connective tissue
during their illness); healed pitting ulcers on the fingertips; skin and mucosal telangiectasis; palpitations, irregular heart rate and fainting due to
Scleroderma
Thin layer of tissue in various organs
in the safe removal of certain polyps. Endoscopic mucosal resection involves removal of the mucosal layer, and in order to be done safely, a submucosal
Submucosa
Range of tones a certain voice type can reliably produce
singer does not navigate this area sufficiently the voice folds temporarily lose the mucosal wave pattern resulting in an audible crack. These cracks can
Vocal_register
Inflammation of the larynx (voice box)
be relatively normal or may reveal asymmetry, aperiodicity, and reduced mucosal wave patterns. Other features of the laryngeal tissues may include[citation
Laryngitis
Protein(s) forming a major part of an organism's immune system
work indicates that survival niches can readily be established within the mucosal tissues, though the classes of antibodies involved show a different hierarchy
Antibody
Clear liquid secreted from glands in eyes of mammals
is ~0.5–2.2 μL/min, and irritation can increase secretion by up to ~100-fold, reaching ~300 μL/min. Tears are made up of water, electrolytes, proteins
Tears
membrane. Cells have a more acidic pH inside the cell than outside (gastric mucosal cells being an exception). Therefore, basic drugs (like bupivacaine, pyrimethamine)
Ion_trapping
Medical condition
unknown, but may be related to local colonic ischemia, fecal stasis, or mucosal prolapse. The factors that cause SCAD likely overlap with inflammatory
Segmental colitis associated with diverticulosis
Segmental_colitis_associated_with_diverticulosis
Microorganisms in or on human skin and biofluids
Populations of microbes (such as bacteria and yeasts) inhabit the skin and mucosal surfaces in various parts of the body. Their role forms part of normal
Human_microbiome
Group of antimicrobial peptides
inhibitor of LF. They have generally been considered to contribute to mucosal health; however, it is possible that these peptides can be considered biological
Defensin
Chemical compound
stress-induced gastric mucosal damage. The antisecretory properties of ebrotidine are similar to those of ranitidine, and approximately 10-fold greater than those
Ebrotidine
Type of toxic lectin
is largely restricted to the gastrointestinal tract, where it may cause mucosal injuries. With appropriate treatment, most patients will make a good recovery
Ricin
Inadequate gas exchange by the respiratory system
fingertips (see image right) Peripheral cyanosis (eg. bluish color on mucosal membranes or fingers and/or toes) Tachypnea (faster breathing rate) Pale
Respiratory_failure
Condition affecting short-nosed dogs and cats
a higher body condition score, and neuter status. In addition to this mucosal hyperplasia and collapse of the airway can aggravate the condition. The
Brachycephalic obstructive airway syndrome
Brachycephalic_obstructive_airway_syndrome
Ulceration of the gastrointestinal tract
mucosa may present radial folds as a consequence of the parietal scarring.[citation needed] A gastric peptic ulcer is a mucosal perforation that penetrates
Peptic_ulcer_disease
Radiographs used to examine abnormalities of the digestive system excluding the colon
affordability, wider availability, and better resolution in assessing superficial mucosal lesions. Barium sulfate is swallowed and is a radio opaque substance that
Upper_gastrointestinal_series
First section of the small intestine
induces duodenal mucosal hyperplasia and dysfunction that underlie insulin resistance, type 2 diabetes and obesity. Diet-induced duodenal mucosal hyperplasia
Duodenum
Human disease
transmissible via blood, as it is thought to infect only cutaneous and mucosal tissues, recent studies have called this notion into question. Historically
Human papillomavirus infection
Human_papillomavirus_infection
Species of bacterium
only among humans and baboons. T. pallidum can enter the host through mucosal membranes or open lesions in the skin and is primarily spread through sexual
Treponema_pallidum
Medical device used to hold body tissues together
use: best used in rapidly healing tissues with good blood supply i.e. mucosal tissues. Description: Maintains original strength for 21–28 days and full
Surgical_suture
Thin layer of muscle of the gastrointestinal tract
layers of smooth muscle fibers oriented in different ways which keep the mucosal surface and underlying glands in a constant state of gentle agitation to
Muscularis_mucosae
Skin condition where patches lose pigment
common in children Acrofacial vitiligo: fingers and periorificial areas Mucosal vitiligo: depigmentation of only the mucous membranes SV differs in appearance
Vitiligo
Benign hyperplasia of fibrous connective tissue
poorly fitting denture. More simply, epulis fissuratum is where excess folds of firm tissue form inside the mouth, as a result of rubbing on the edge
Epulis_fissuratum
Abnormal formation of clumps of inflammatory cells (granulomata)
Hypopigmented sarcoidosis Löfgren syndrome Lupus pernio Morpheaform sarcoidosis Mucosal sarcoidosis Neurosarcoidosis Papular sarcoid Scar sarcoid Subcutaneous
Sarcoidosis
Green bile pigment
biliverdin. Biliverdin is also present in the green blood, muscles, bones, and mucosal lining of skinks of the genus Prasinohaema, found in New Guinea. It is
Biliverdin
Abnormal growth of tissue projecting from a mucous membrane
the body where there are mucous membranes, including the cervix, vocal folds, and small intestine. If it is attached by a narrow elongated stalk, it
Polyp_(medicine)
Muscular organ in the mouth of most vertebrates
stratified squamous keratinized epithelium, which is characterized by numerous mucosal projections called papillae. The lingual papillae covers the dorsal side
Tongue
Medical condition
space. This abnormal folding or 'retraction' of the tympanic membrane arises in one of the following ways: Jackler's theory: Mucosal coupling with traction
Cholesteatoma
Human retrovirus, cause of AIDS
protein binds to and signals through integrin alpha(4)beta(7), the gut mucosal homing receptor for peripheral T cells". Nature Immunology. 9 (3): 301–9
HIV
Medical condition
and usually runs a chronic relapsing course. It can be classified into mucosal, muscular, and serosal types based on the depth of involvement. Any part
Eosinophilic_gastroenteritis
MUCOSAL FOLD
MUCOSAL FOLD
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from a place in Leicestershire, recorded in Domesday Book as Satgrave and Setgrave; probably named from Old English (ge)set ‘fold’, ‘pen’ (or sÄ“að ‘pit’, ‘pool’) + grÄf ‘grove’ or græf ‘ditch’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant spelling of Folds.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name, probably from Lockeridge in Wiltshire, or Lockridge Farm in Devon, both named from Old English loc(a) ‘enclosure’, ‘fold’ (see Lock 2) + hrycg ‘ridge’.
Boy/Male
Muslim
Messenger, Prophet, Ambassador
Surname or Lastname
English
English : perhaps a variant of Pamber, a habitational name from a place in Hampshire named Pamber, from Old English penn ‘fold’, ‘enclosure’ + beorg ‘hill’.
Boy/Male
Indian
Messenger, Prophet, Ambassador
Surname or Lastname
English (of Norman origin)
English (of Norman origin) : nickname from Old French doubel ‘twin’ (literally ‘double’, from Late Latin duplus, classical Latin duplex, from du(o) ‘two’ + plek, a root meaning ‘fold’).
Boy/Male
African, Danish, Finnish, German, Japanese, Kenyan, Polish
A Fold; Secret Lore; Nap
Surname or Lastname
English
English : topographic name for someone who lived near a pen for animals, or an occupational name for someone who worked in one, from Middle English fold ‘pen’, ‘enclosure’ (Old English falod, fald).
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim, Sindhi
Messenger; Ambassador; Prophet
Boy/Male
Japanese
Ten thousand-fold-strong third son.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish and English
Scottish and English : variant of Lockhart 1 and 2.English : from Middle English Locward ‘keeper of the fold’, from Old English, Middle English loc ‘enclosure’, ‘fold’ + Middle English ward ‘guardian’, ‘keeper’ (Old English weard)
Boy/Male
Muslim/Islamic
Messenger Prophet, Ambassador
Surname or Lastname
English (chiefly Lancashire)
English (chiefly Lancashire) : habitational name from Duckworth Fold, in the borough of Bury, Lancashire, which is named from Old English fūce ‘duck’ + wor{dh} ‘enclosure’.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : variant of Folds.Scottish : habitational name from any of various places called Faulds, as for example in Ayrshire, Lanarkshire, and Perth.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name, possibly from Warhurst Fold Farm in Derbyshire.
Girl/Female
Biblical
Wearisomeness, folding together.
Surname or Lastname
English
English : habitational name from places in Northumberland and Kent. The former is probbly from an Old English stelling ‘shelter or fold for cattle’; the latter may be named with an unattested Old English male personal name, Stealla, + -ingas, a suffix denoting ‘family or followers of’.Dutch : topographic name from a derivative of Middle Dutch stelle ‘land built up on mudflats behind a dike’.German : derivative of Stell 1, for a small cattle farmer.
Surname or Lastname
Scottish
Scottish : of uncertain origin, probably from a Germanic personal name composed of the elements loc ‘lock’, ‘bolt’ + hard ‘hardy’, ‘brave’, ‘strong’.English : occupational name for a herdsman in charge of a sheep or cattlefold, from Old English loc ‘enclosure’, ‘fold’ + hierde ‘herd(er)’.Americanized form of German Luckhardt.
Surname or Lastname
French
French : topographic name for someone who lived on a track or pathway, Old French rue (Latin ruga ‘crease’, ‘fold’).English : variant of Rowe 1, from the Old English byform rǣw, or a habitational name from places in Devon and Isle of Wight called Rew from this word.Norwegian : habitational name from any of over fifteen farmsteads so named, notably in Telemark, from Old Norse ruð ‘clearing’.
MUCOSAL FOLD
MUCOSAL FOLD
Girl/Female
Indian
Virtuous, Proficient
Male
English
Pet form of English Scott, SCOTTIE means "Scotsman."
Boy/Male
Indian
One who is led, Conducted, Obedient
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, Chinese, Christian, Danish, English, French, Greek, Indian, Irish, Swiss
King; Lordly; Proud; Masterful; Borne by Large Number of Saint; Master
Girl/Female
Biblical Persian
That drinks, thread.
Boy/Male
Tamil
Girl/Female
French, German
Of the People; Bold People; Brave
Boy/Male
Arabic, Muslim
Easy; Successful; Fortunate; Lucky; Prosperous
Boy/Male
Tamil
Correct
Girl/Female
Tamil
Hrithika | ஹà¯à®°à¯€à®¤à¯€à®•à®¾Â
Joy, Of truth, Generous, A small flowing river or stream
MUCOSAL FOLD
MUCOSAL FOLD
MUCOSAL FOLD
MUCOSAL FOLD
MUCOSAL FOLD
n.
The arrangement of the leaves within the leaf bud, as regards their folding, coiling, rolling, etc.; prefoliation.
v. i.
To become folded, plaited, or doubled; to close over another of the same kind; to double together; as, the leaves of the door fold.
imp. & p. p.
of Fold
v. t.
To double or lay together, as the arms or the hands; as, he folds his arms in despair.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Fold
n.
A book composed of sheets each of which is folded into twenty-four leaves; hence, indicating more or less definitely a size of book so made; -- usually written 24mo, or 24¡.
v. i.
To confine sheep in a fold.
a.
Having no fold.
n.
The reverse, or left-hand, page of a book or a folded sheet of paper; -- opposed to recto.
n.
One who, or that which, folds; esp., a flat, knifelike instrument used for folding paper.
a.
Like a panther, esp. in color; as, the pantherine snake (Ptyas mucosus) of Brazil.
v. t.
To lap or lay in plaits or folds; to lay one part over another part of; to double; as, to fold cloth; to fold a letter.
v. t.
To confine in a fold, as sheep.
n.
A flock of sheep; figuratively, the Church or a church; as, Christ's fold.
n.
An enlargement and inflammation of a small membranous sac (one of the bursae muscosae), usually occurring on the first joint of the great toe.
a.
Consisting of many folds, coils, or convolutions.
a.
Of or pertaining to the Muses, or to Poetry.
v.
That which is folded together, or which infolds or envelops; embrace.
v. t.
To inclose within folds or plaitings; to envelop; to infold; to clasp; to embrace.
n.
The act of making a fold or folds; also, a fold; a doubling; a plication.