velum
US /ˈviləm/
・UK /ˈvi:ləm/
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n.NounA membranous structure, typically covering or partially covering another structure or opening in anatomy.
The velum is a structure in the body that can refer to different things depending on the context.
n.NounA membrane present in some mushrooms that covers and protects the developing spore-producing surface.
The partial velum protects the developing gills of some mushrooms.
n.NounA structure in certain aquatic invertebrates, such as jellyfish larvae, used for locomotion or feeding.
The velum in jellyfish aids in propulsion.
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