Cuticulae

/kjuːˈtɪkjuːˌliː/ noun

Definition

Plural of cuticula in Latin; multiple cuticles or skin layers, used in scientific terminology.

Etymology

Latin plural form of 'cuticula,' using the standard Latin -ae plural ending for first-declension feminine nouns.

Kelly Says

This is living Latin—scientists still use the proper Latin plural form 'cuticulae' because it carries prestige and precision in medical and botanical literature.

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