tela

noun
  1. A thin layer of tissue in the body, often used in anatomical contexts. noun
    The tela submucosa is a layer of tissue found beneath the mucous membrane.
    During the dissection, the tela was carefully examined to understand its structure.
  2. In botany, a web-like structure, often referring to the network of veins in a leaf or the structure of a plant cell. noun
    The tela of the leaf was clearly visible under the microscope.
    Botanists study the tela to understand the vascular system of plants.