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fibril

noun fi·bril \ ˈfī-brəl , ˈfi- \

Definition of fibril

: a small filament or fiber: such as
a : root hair
b (1) : one of the fine threads into which a striated muscle fiber can be longitudinally split
(2) : neurofibril
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fibrillar

play \ˈfi-brə-lər, ˈfī-\ adjective

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Origin and Etymology of fibril

New Latin fibrilla, diminutive of Latin fibra

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fibril

noun fi·bril \ ˈfīb-rəl , ˈfib- \

medical Definition of fibril

: a small filament or fiber: as
a : one of the fine threads into which a striated muscle fiber can be longitudinally split
b : neurofibril

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