noun
tapetum
Tapetum (noun) means a thin, membrane-like layer of tissue.
noun
1
A thin, membrane-like layer of tissue.
2
The layer of coloured tissue in the retina.
3
The outer cells surrounding an archesporium.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin tapētum, which in turn goes back to Ancient Greek τάπης (tápēs). It is a doublet of tapet.
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What is the meaning of tapetum?
"tapetum" (noun) means a thin, membrane-like layer of tissue.
What are the different meanings of tapetum?
"tapetum" has 3 main meanings: 1. A thin, membrane-like layer of tissue; 2. The layer of coloured tissue in the retina; 3. The outer cells surrounding an archesporium.
