lacunen
Lacunen is the plural form of lacuna in German and some related languages; in English, the corresponding plural is lacunae. The term denotes a small cavity, gap, or missing portion within a structure, and its precise meaning depends on the field of study.
In anatomy, lacunae refer to small cavities within tissues. Bone lacunae are microscopic spaces within the
In neurology, the term lacuna is used in the context of lacunar infarcts, which are small, subcortical
In manuscript studies and archaeology, lacunae describe gaps or missing sections in texts, inscriptions, or other
Etymology traces lacuna to Latin, meaning a hollow or cavity. The plural lacunen appears in German and