/træbɪˈkyʊlə/ (trab-i-KYOO-luh)

Definitions

1. noun

A small, thin strand or filament, especially one of the delicate fibrous structures in the liver, spleen, or other organs.

“The doctor examined the patient’s liver, noting the presence of numerous trabeculae.”

2. noun

A thin, branching or reticular structure, especially in the formation of bone.

“The trabeculae in the bone provided a framework for its growth and development.”