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taenia

/ˈtiːniə/ /ˈteɪniə/

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noun

A ribbon worn in the hair in ancient Greece.

Examples :

"The Greek maiden secured her long braid with a beautiful taenia, woven with gold thread. "

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noun

(Doric architecture) A band between the frieze and architrave in the Doric order.

Examples :

"The architect pointed out the thin, protruding taenia separating the plain frieze from the supporting architrave on the Doric temple's facade. "

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noun

Any of several ribbon-like bands of tissue.

Examples :

"The surgeon carefully identified the taenia, a thin ribbon-like band of muscle on the colon, before proceeding with the operation. "

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noun

Any species of the genus Taenia of tapeworms.

Examples :

"The doctor suspected a Taenia infection after finding tapeworm segments in the patient's stool sample. "

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