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fibril, fibrilla
Biology a threadlike structure, such as a root hair or a thread of muscle tissue fibril [′fī·brəl] (biology) A small thread or fiber, as a root hair or one of the structural units of a striated muscle. (materials) One of the minute threadlike elements of a natural or synthetic fiber. Fibril a filamentous structure found in the cells and tissues of animals and plants. Fibrils include formations of various origin and functional significance. They may be examined with a light microscope (for example, collagen and elastic fibers, myofibrils, and tonofibrils) or an electron microscope (for example, the protofibrils of muscles and cytoplasmic microfibrils). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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