"plexiform layer" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: plexiform layers [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} plexiform layer (plural plexiform layers)
  1. (anatomy) Either of two layers of cells in the retina Wikipedia link: Inner plexiform layer, Outer plexiform layer Categories (topical): Anatomy Derived forms: interplexiform
    Sense id: en-plexiform_layer-en-noun-p5J0dARZ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: anatomy, medicine, sciences

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