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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. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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| Spindle cell lipomas are characterized by bundles of relatively uniform spindle cells, broad collagen fibrils, and the absence of lipoblasts, which are a main diagnostic feature of liposarcomas. The extremities or terminals of the collagen molecule are nonhelical but are important for the formation of collagen fibrils and for other nontensile functions, including interactions with other extracellular components. If the collagen fibrils collapse, you don't get a good interlocking system," Antonucci says. |
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