fibril

fi·bril | \ ˈfī-brəl

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Definition of fibril

: a small filament or fiber: such as

b(1) : one of the fine threads into which a striated muscle fiber can be longitudinally split

(2) : neurofibril

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Recent Examples on the Web Some researchers thought the mineral was mostly contained inside fibrils; others believed the mineral cladded the protein like armor. — Angus Chen, Scientific American, "Core Strength: Extreme “Close Ups” May Help Explain Why Our Bones Are So Strong," 3 May 2018 The image that is a dehydration and oxidation of the linen fibers goes only two to three fibrils into the cloth. — Joanne Berger Dumound/special To Cleveland.com., cleveland.com, "Local lecturer brings world class Shroud of Turin exhibit to Greater Cleveland," 19 Feb. 2018 Perhaps the fibrils could help women eliminate bad sperm. — Giorgia Guglielmi, Science | AAAS, "Protein tangles behind Alzheimer’s disease may be critical for human reproduction," 11 July 2017

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“Fibril.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/fibril. Accessed 22 Feb. 2020.

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