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fibril

noun
fi·​bril | \ ˈfī-brəl How to pronounce fibril (audio) , ˈfi- How to pronounce fibril (audio) \

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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Other Words from fibril

fibrillar \ ˈfi-​brə-​lər How to pronounce fibrillar (audio) , ˈfī-​ \ adjective

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 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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First Known Use of fibril

1664, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for fibril

New Latin fibrilla, diminutive of Latin fibra

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fibril

noun
fi·​bril | \ ˈfīb-rəl How to pronounce fibril (audio) , ˈfib- How to pronounce fibril (audio) \

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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