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ru·ga
(ro͞o′gə)n. pl. ru·gae (-gē′, -gī′) Biology
often rugas A fold, crease, or wrinkle, as in the lining of the stomach.
[Latin rūga.]
ru′gate′ (-gāt′) adj.
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ru•gate
(ˈru geɪt, -gɪt)adj.
wrinkled; rugose.
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