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preplates

preplates is the plural of preplate.

Meaning of preplate

Noun

preplate (plural preplates)

  1. The structure, located near the pia, that develops into the cortical plate
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Questions about preplates

What is preplates the plural of?
Preplates is the plural of preplate.

Words near preplates in the dictionary

  1. preplasmolyzed
  2. preplate
  3. preplated
  4. preplatelet
  5. preplatelets
  6. preplates
  7. preplating
  8. preplay
  9. preplayed
  10. preplaying
  11. preplayoff

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