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单词 fibril
释义

fibril

noun

fi·​bril ˈfī-brəl How to pronounce fibril (audio) ˈfi- How to pronounce fibril (audio)
: 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
fibrillar
ˈfi-brə-lər How to pronounce fibril (audio)
ˈfī-
adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web Finally, there is convincing evidence that the most readily detectable form of amyloid, known as a fibril, is not the worst type. Sam Gandy, STAT, 17 June 2021 Some researchers thought the mineral was mostly contained inside fibrils; others believed the mineral cladded the protein like armor. Angus Chen, Scientific American, 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, 19 Feb. 2018 Perhaps the fibrils could help women eliminate bad sperm. Giorgia Guglielmi, Science | AAAS, 11 July 2017

Word History

Etymology

New Latin fibrilla, diminutive of Latin fibra

First Known Use

1664, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

fibril

noun

fi·​bril ˈfīb-rəl How to pronounce fibril (audio) ˈfib- How to pronounce fibril (audio)
: 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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