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