Definitions

1. noun

A thin band of fibrous tissue or a linear ridge on a surface, especially one that connects or separates two parts.

“The raphe on the leaf helps to hold its two lobes together.”

2. noun

A narrow strip of tissue, especially one that forms part of a joint.

“The surgeon examined the patient’s knee, focusing on the raphe that connected the femur and tibia.”

3. noun

A thin line of cartilage or fibrous tissue that connects two bones, especially in the vertebral column.

“The spinal cord runs through the vertebral column, protected by the raphe between each vertebra.”

4. noun

A narrow channel or groove in an anatomical structure, especially the rectum.

“The doctor examined the patient’s rectum, looking for any abnormalities in the raphe.”